L-Lysine Sulfate from Japan
L-Lysine sulfate is a highly soluble salt form of lysine used extensively in poultry and swine feed formulations to address dietary deficiencies. Classified under HTS 2922.41.00 as a lysine salt, it meets the chapter's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen-function amino groups.
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
• Include microbial analysis and heavy metal certificates; declare exact sulfate content to match statistical suffixes
• Watch for anti-dumping duties from certain origins