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L-Methionine USP Grade from Japan

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. Classified under HTS 2930.40.00.00 as a separate chemically defined organo-sulfur compound.

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

Provide USP certificate of analysis and FDA compliance docs for pharma entry; label with batch number and expiration; avoid dust contamination during shipping to prevent purity disputes

L-Methionine USP Grade from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2930.40.00.00