Calcium L-Lysinate from Japan
Calcium L-lysinate is a chelated salt combining lysine with calcium, used in nutritional supplements for better mineral absorption. Per chapter note (C)(3), it's classified under HTS 2922.41.00 with the organic lysine component taking precedence.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Calcium content declaration required; stability testing for chelate form
• Avoid confusion with inorganic calcium salts