Feed Grade L-Lysine HCL 98.5% Codex Alimentarius
High-purity L-lysine hydrochloride (98.5% min) meeting Codex Alimentarius standards is used in animal feed formulations to correct dietary deficiencies. It is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, a chemically defined organic compound.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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If the product is mixed with other feed ingredients
Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding are classified in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming the Codex Alimentarius compliance and purity
• Clearly state the product is for animal feed use on the commercial invoice
• Ensure proper labelling with the chemical name and CAS number for customs
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.41.00
Calcium L-Lysinate
Calcium L-lysinate is a chelated salt combining the essential amino acid L-lysine with calcium, used in nutritional supplements to enhance mineral absorption. It qualifies under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a salt of lysine, a chemically defined organic compound of heading 29.22.
DL-Lysine Hydrochloride
DL-lysine hydrochloride is a racemic mixture of D- and L-lysine salts, used in biochemical research and certain industrial applications. It falls under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a salt of lysine, a chemically defined organic compound, and is covered by the chapter's scope for mixtures of isomers.
DL-Lysine Hydrochloride USP
DL-lysine hydrochloride USP is the racemic mixture of D- and L-lysine salts meeting pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, and the chapter note 1(b) covers mixtures of isomers.
Epsilon-Acetyl-L-Lysine
Epsilon-acetyl-L-lysine is a chemically modified lysine where the epsilon-amino group is acetylated, used in biochemical research and peptide synthesis. It remains classified under 2922.41.00 as a derivative of lysine, specifically as a salt or ester thereof. The acetylation does not remove it from the scope of lysine derivatives.
Feed-Grade L-Lysine H2SO4 70%
Feed-grade L-lysine sulfate 70% is a liquid solution of L-lysine sulfate used as a feed additive in animal nutrition. It is classifiable under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt dissolved in water, which is permitted by chapter note 1(d) when the solution is a normal method of putting up for transport.
L-Lysine Acetate
L-lysine acetate is the acetate salt of L-lysine, used for its stability in pharmaceutical formulations and cell culture media. It is classified under tariff item 2922.41.00 as a salt of lysine, a chemically defined organic compound of heading 29.22.