Dry Methionine Powder 98.5%
Dry Methionine Powder 98.5% is DL-Methionine at 98.5% purity with minor impurities, qualifying as chemically defined under chapter note (a). Used in pet food formulations, it falls under tariff item 2930.40.00 as methionine.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder contains significant non-methionine compounds
Applies when the product is not a pure methionine compound.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the purity level and ensure impurities are within acceptable limits for feed use
• Keep documentation ready, including the product specification sheet and origin certificate
• Confirm if the pet food ingredient requires CFIA approval before import
Related Products under Tariff item 2930.40.00
DL-Methionine
DL-Methionine is a synthetic racemic mixture of D- and L-methionine, a chemically defined organo-sulfur amino acid essential for animal nutrition. It falls under tariff item 2930.40.00 as methionine, used primarily as a feed additive.
L-Methionine USP Grade
L-Methionine USP Grade is the natural levorotatory form of methionine, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for purity and use in medical and nutritional supplements. It is classified under tariff item 2930.40.00 as a separate chemically defined organo-sulfur compound.
L-Methionine with Stabilizer
L-Methionine with Stabilizer is L-Methionine powder with added anticaking stabilizer for preservation during transport, as permitted by chapter note (f). This chemically defined organo-sulfur compound remains classified under tariff item 2930.40.00 as methionine.
Methionine Calcium Salt
Methionine Calcium Salt is the calcium salt of DL-methionine, an organo-sulfur compound where the salt form follows the parent methionine per chapter note on inorganic salts (C)(1). It is classified under tariff item 2930.40.00 as methionine.
Methionine Feed Grade 99%
Methionine Feed Grade 99% is a high-purity powder formulation of DL-methionine designed for livestock nutrition, containing minimal impurities as per chapter note (a). It is classified under tariff item 2930.40.00 for methionine.