Organo-sulphur compounds; methionine

HS v2022 Code: 293040

About organo-sulphur compounds; methionine

HS code 293040 covers organo-sulphur compounds, including the essential amino acid methionine. This class of chemicals plays a vital role in various industries, from pharmaceuticals and personal care products to animal feed and agricultural applications. As a key component in the production of numerous goods, the organo-sulphur compounds industry is an integral part of the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors, contributing to the global economy.

Production process

The production of organo-sulphur compounds, such as methionine, typically involves chemical synthesis processes. This may include the reaction of organic compounds containing sulfur with other reagents, followed by purification and isolation of the desired product. Depending on the specific compound, various techniques like distillation, crystallization, or column chromatography may be employed to obtain the final high-purity material.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the organo-sulphur compounds industry include raw materials containing sulfur, such as 280120 Sulphur, sublimed or precipitated; colloidal sulphur, as well as other organic precursors. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized chemical processing equipment, catalysts, and energy sources to facilitate the production processes.

Production outputs

The organo-sulphur compounds produced under HS code 293040 are used as intermediates or ingredients in a wide range of products. Methionine, for example, is a commonly used feed additive in the 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding industry. Other organo-sulphur compounds may find applications in 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 330499 Preparations for use on the hair, and various agricultural chemicals.

Revisions to 293040

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 293040. The most recent 1 version of this code (293040) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293040.

Family tree for organo-sulphur compounds; methionine

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2930'>2930: Organo-sulphur compounds</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293040'>293040: Organo-sulphur compounds; methionine</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293010'>293010: Organo-sulphur compounds; 2-(N,N-Diethylamino) ethanethiol</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293020'>293020: Organo-sulphur compounds; thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293030'>293030: Organo-sulphur compounds; thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293060'>293060: Organo-sulphur compounds; 2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethanethiol</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293070'>293070: Organo-sulphur compounds; bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (thiodiglycol (INN))</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293080'>293080: Organo-sulphur compounds; aldicarb (ISO), captafol (ISO) and methamidophos (ISO)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293090'>293090: Organo-sulphur compounds; n.e.c. in heading no. 2930</a>"]

    

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