Lysine Monohydrate from Germany
Lysine monohydrate is a hydrated form of L-lysine base, commonly used in nutritional supplements and feed premixes for its high bioavailability. It is included under HTS 2922.41.00 as a lysine derivative, with water of hydration permitted per chapter notes on solutions and stabilizers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for exact water content (8-12%) via Karl Fischer; label moisture clearly
• Use food-grade packaging to comply with FDA import alerts