L-Lysine HCL FCC Grade
L-Lysine hydrochloride in Food Chemical Codex (FCC) grade is a high-purity essential amino acid salt used in food fortification and animal nutrition. It meets strict FCC purity specifications for direct food additive use. Falls under HTS 2922.41.0010 as a lysine salt compliant with food safety codex standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.7% | — | 3.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade below codex standards
Non-FCC/US Pharmacopeia lysine salts are classified in the general lysine salts subheading.
If blended into animal mineral feeds
When mixed with fertilizers/minerals for animal nutrition, moves to Chapter 31 as animal feed supplements.
If sold as aqueous solution for industrial processing
Prepared chemical solutions not for direct food/pharma use fall under mixtures of Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FCC specification sheet and third-party lab analysis proving ≥98.5% purity and low heavy metals
• File FDA import alert screening; declare as food additive with proper GRAS status documentation
Related Products under HTS 2922.41.00.10
L-Lysine Monohydrochloride USP
L-Lysine monohydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid L-lysine, meeting United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for purity and quality. It is a white crystalline powder used primarily as a nutritional supplement in food and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2922.41.0010 due to its status as a lysine salt compliant with pharmacopeia requirements.
Feed Grade L-Lysine HCL 98.5% Codex Alimentarius
High-purity L-lysine hydrochloride (98.5% min) meeting Codex Alimentarius standards for use in animal feed formulations. This essential amino acid salt corrects dietary deficiencies in livestock diets. Classified in HTS 2922.41.0010 for codex-compliant lysine salts.
L-Lysine Base USP (Free Form)
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.
L-Lysine Sulfate USP
L-Lysine sulfate is the sulfuric acid salt of L-lysine, certified to USP standards for use in dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. This free-flowing powder provides high bioavailability of the essential amino acid. HTS 2922.41.0010 applies as it meets pharmacopeia requirements for lysine salts.
Pharmaceutical Grade Lysine Acetate USP
Lysine acetate USP is the acetic acid salt of L-lysine used in sterile injectables and oral pharmaceuticals, meeting strict USP-NF monographs. Provides stable, soluble form for medical applications. HTS 2922.41.0010 covers this pharmacopeia-grade lysine salt.
L-Lysine Monohydrate FCC
L-Lysine monohydrate in FCC grade contains one molecule of water per lysine, used in nutritional beverages and supplements. Meets Food Chemical Codex purity for direct food contact. Classified under HTS 2922.41.0010 as a compliant lysine salt.