L-Lysine Sulfate from Mexico
L-Lysine sulfate (2:1 lysine to sulfuric acid) is an alternative salt form to hydrochloride, used in specialized nutritional and pharmaceutical applications requiring lower chloride content. Falls under 2922.41.00.90 as 'other' lysine salts per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) on organic salts classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit sulfate content analysis (typically 20-25%) and lysine assay to verify composition
• Distinguish from fertilizer ammonium sulfate; declare CAS 6082-56-4 explicitly