U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
2930.40.0000
$12.5M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
31 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of DL-Methionine (CAS No. 59-51-8) from China.
NY 807746 March 13, 1995 CLA-2-29:S:N:N7:239 807746 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 2930.40.0000 Mr. Edmund J. Corboy Austin Chemical Company, Inc. 1565 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089 RE: The tariff classification of DL-Methionine (CAS No. 59-51-8) from China. Dear Mr. Corboy: In your letter dated February 22, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling for DL-Methionine which you have stated is an ingredient in pet food. The applicable subheading will be 2930.40.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for organo-sulfur compounds: methionine. This provision is duty free. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Jean F. Maguire Area Director New York Seaport