L-Lysine Monohydrochloride from Japan
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 — 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 assay reports showing >98% lysine HCl content; segregate from free-base lysine to avoid salt misclassification; comply with AAFCO labeling for feed use