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L-Lysine Base USP Grade from Japan

USP-grade L-lysine base is a pharmaceutical-quality free amino acid used in dietary supplements and medical nutrition. It fits HTS 2922.41.00 as the parent lysine compound for oxygen-function amino-acids and salts/esters.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

USP/NF certificate mandatory; declare >99% purity

Separate pharma from feed grade shipments to avoid delays