DL-Lysine Hydrochloride from Japan
DL-Lysine hydrochloride is the racemic mixture salt of D- and L-lysine, used in research and as a chemical intermediate rather than nutrition. It qualifies under HTS 2922.41.00.90 as 'other' lysine salts, meeting Chapter 29's definition for chemically defined amino acid salts with single oxygen function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• ,Declare research/chemical use only; avoid nutritional claims to prevent FDA scrutiny
• Check for REACH compliance if from EU; TSCA registration required for US lab use