DL-Lysine Hydrochloride from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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