Alimet Feed Grade DL-Hydroxy Methionine from Japan
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 — 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 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