Alimet Feed Grade DL-Hydroxy Methionine from China
Commercial feed-grade DL-2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid, the hydroxy analogue of DL-methionine, classified as an organo-sulfur acid under 2930.90.46.00. Used in poultry and swine diets to replace methionine, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis showing >98% purity to avoid reclassification; register with FDA as animal food additive
• Pitfall: inadequate labeling of sulfur content for hazmat shipping