L-Cysteine from Japan
L-Cysteine free base amino acid used in bakery dough conditioning and antioxidant supplements. HTS 2922.49.49 as oxygen-function amino acid with thiol group. Pharmaceutical and food processing applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• GRAS status but declare oxidation state (free thiol vs disulfide)
• Odoriferous addition allowed per note (g); document safety purpose