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

29.2%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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