L-Lysine Acetate from Canada
L-Lysine acetate is the acetic acid salt of L-lysine, used primarily in cell culture media and biopharmaceutical production as a stable, soluble amino acid source. Classified under 2922.41.00.90 as an 'other' ester/salt of lysine per Chapter 29 notes on organic salts. Its single carboxyl oxygen function defines it as a basic amino acid derivative.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Provide stability data and endotoxin specs (<1 EU/mg) for biotech import clearance
• Label with CAS 927-54-8 and confirm ≥99% purity to avoid reclassification