L-Lysine Acetate from Japan
L-Lysine acetate is the acetate ester/salt of lysine, valued for its stability in pharmaceutical formulations and cell culture media. Under HTS 2922.41.00, it is classified as a lysine ester or salt, adhering to subchapter rules for oxygen-function amino-compounds.
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
• Provide endotoxin and sterility certificates for pharma use; declare acetate content precisely
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent transport stability issues