Cysteamine Hydrochloride from China
Cysteamine HCl (HSCH2CH2NH2•HCl) is the hydrochloride salt of 2-aminoethanethiol, an organo-sulfur compound with direct C-S bond. HTS 2930.90.92 per note 3(C)(1) classifying salts with organic compound. Pharmaceutical intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Salt content analysis required to confirm organic compound classification per Chapter note 3(C)
• DEA watch list chemical; enhanced recordkeeping and reporting may apply
• GMP certificate verification for pharmaceutical intermediate use