Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate from China
L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is the hydrochloride salt of an organo-sulfur amino acid classified under HTS 2930.90.4950 per Chapter 29 note 4(C)(1). The organic acid-function compound determines classification; sulfur directly linked to carbon. Used as dough conditioner and nutritional supplement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.8%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide optical rotation data confirming L-form for food grade certification
• Include salt formation documentation per Chapter 29 note 4(C)(1) salt classification rules
• Ensure GMP certification for food contact applications