DL-Cysteine Hydrochloride from Germany
DL-Cysteine hydrochloride is the racemic mixture salt of cysteine, featuring the characteristic organo-sulfur thiol group. Classified under HTS 2930.90.92.10 as it matches the specific subheading for cysteine hydrochloride, a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 notes. Used in biochemical research and as a reducing agent.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit stereochemistry documentation (DL vs L-form) to customs for accurate HTS verification
• Avoid anti-dusting agents that could render it suitable for specific use, per chapter note (g), risking reclassification
• Register as a chemical import with TSCA if for industrial use in the US