L-Lysine Monohydrochloride from Canada
L-Lysine Monohydrochloride is the salt form of the essential amino acid lysine, widely used in poultry and swine feed. It qualifies for HTS 2922.49.80.00 as salts of amino-acids with single oxygen function, where inorganic salts follow the organic compound's heading per chapter note 3(C)(1).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include assay reports showing >98% lysine HCl content; segregate from free-base lysine to avoid salt misclassification; comply with AAFCO labeling for feed use