L-Lysine Monohydrochloride USP from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USP certificate of analysis and batch testing records to confirm compliance with pharmacopeia standards during customs inspection
• Ensure labeling includes 'USP grade' and full chemical name; provide FDA prior notice for food/pharma imports
• Avoid common pitfalls like contamination risks—use food-grade packaging and maintain cold chain if required