L-Lysine Monohydrochloride from Mexico
L-Lysine monohydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the essential amino acid L-lysine, a chemically defined organic compound with an amino-acid oxygen function (carboxyl group). It falls under HTS 2922.41.00.90 as 'other' lysine salts, distinct from the principal L-lysine HCl used in animal feed. Primarily used in pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥98%) and optical isomer (L-form) via HPLC analysis to confirm classification as a lysine salt
• Include CoA documenting it's not feed-grade; pharma-grade requires DMF filing with FDA
• Avoid misclassification as bulk feed additive (2922.41.00.10); declare intended use in documentation