L-Lysine Monohydrochloride from Japan
L-Lysine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of essential amino acid lysine, provided for under other amino acids in HTS 2922.49.4950. Essential for animal feed (90% usage) and human nutrition products.
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
• 98.5% minimum assay with heavy metals <10ppm for feed grade acceptance
• Particle size distribution data prevents flowability complaints
• Origin certificates critical due to Chinese antidumping history