L-Cysteine Hydrochloride from Japan
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride acts as a dough conditioner and reducing agent in food processing. HTS 2922.49.80.00 covers this thiol amino acid salt with carboxyl oxygen function.
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
• FDA GRAS affirmation required; oxidize testing for stability; bulk bag liners mandatory