L-Lysine Ethyl Ester Dihydrochloride from Japan
L-Lysine ethyl ester dihydrochloride is the diethyl ester salt of lysine, an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Per Chapter 29 note on esters, it classifies with the parent lysine under 2922.41.00.90 as 'other' esters/salts.
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
• Provide ester hydrolysis stability data; declare as 'not for direct food use'
• DEA watch list if used in controlled substance synthesis pathways