L-Lysine Base USP (Free Form) from Canada
Pure L-lysine base (free amino acid) in USP grade, the active form before salt conversion, used in specialized formulations. Meets pharmacopeia identity, purity tests. Technically a 'salt thereof' under broad HTS 2922.41.0010 for USP lysine products.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm free base vs salt form with pH and titration data
• Handle hygroscopic nature—import in nitrogen-flushed containers
• Document conversion factor to lysine HCL for yield calculations