DL-Lysine Hydrochloride from China
DL-Lysine hydrochloride is a racemic mixture of D- and L-lysine salts, often used in biochemical research and some industrial applications. It qualifies for HTS 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, being a chemically defined derivative of the amino acid with the specified oxygen function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify DL- vs L-form on invoice to avoid reclassification; provide stereochemistry confirmation via HPLC analysis
• Ensure <0.1% heavy metals for food-contact approval