Epsilon-Acetyl-L-Lysine from Mexico
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 2922.41.00.90 as a lysine derivative salt/ester with retained principal amino-acid characteristics and single oxygen function.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include NMR spectra confirming epsilon-position acetylation (not alpha)
• Typically small packages; ensure biotech end-use declaration for valuation
• Avoid generic 'lysine derivative' labeling; specify modification precisely