Food Grade Cysteine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Food grade cysteine hydrochloride serves as a dough conditioner and flavor enhancer in baking, recognized as GRAS by FDA. This chemically defined organo-sulfur salt with thiol functionality is classified under HTS 2930.90.92.10. Purity meets food chemical codex standards for safe consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit FDA Prior Notice and food facility registration before arrival
• Ensure kosher/halal certifications if marketed for those segments
• Test for heavy metals per FCC specs to avoid detention