Pharmaceutical Grade Cysteine HCl from Japan
Pharmaceutical grade cysteine HCl is a purified hydrochloride salt of cysteine used in drug synthesis and as an active ingredient. As a chemically defined organo-sulfur compound with direct C-S linkage, it precisely matches HTS 2930.90.92.10. The hydrochloride form enhances solubility for medical applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing with chemical CAS number (7048-04-6) for pre-arrival processing
• Monitor stabilizer additions; excess per note (f) could shift to mixtures
• Comply with DEA if used in controlled substance synthesis pathways