Cysteamine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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