DL-Methionine from China

DL-Methionine is a synthetic essential amino acid used primarily as a nutritional supplement in animal feed to promote growth and health. It falls under HTS 2922.49.49 as an other amino acid with oxygen-function (carboxyl group) and no more than one kind of oxygen function. This classification applies to its pure chemical form, separate from mixtures or salts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity >98% and chemical identity to avoid misclassification as mixtures

Declare exact CAS number (59-51-8) on entry documents; ensure labeling meets FDA feed additive requirements

Watch for anti-dumping duties if sourced from China; verify supplier documentation for origin