L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate

L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is the monohydrated salt form of the amino acid L-cysteine, a chemically defined organic compound containing a thiol (-SH) group directly linked to carbon. It falls under HTS 2930.90.92.10 as an organo-sulfur compound classified specifically as cysteine hydrochloride. This form is commonly used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications due to its stability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%โ€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.50Higher: 16.5% vs 3.7%

If imported as free L-cysteine without hydrochloride salt form

Unsalted amino acids with oxygen function classify under heading 2922, which occurs later in numerical order per chapter note 3.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs 3.7%

If blended with other amino acids or diluents exceeding purity standards

Mixtures not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria in chapter note (a) fall under Chapter 38 as chemical preparations.

2942.00Higher: 13.7% vs 3.7%

If imported as a salt of a sugar derivative or other Chapter 29 product

Organic salts classify with the parent organic compound per chapter note 5(C)(1), potentially shifting based on base/acid priority.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and monohydrate status to verify classification under 2930.90.92.10

โ€ข Ensure proper labeling as a chemically defined compound; mixtures exceeding chapter note limits may shift to Chapter 38

โ€ข Comply with FDA import requirements for food/pharma additives, including prior notice via ACE system