Inositol for Cosmetic Formulations
High-purity inositol powder used as a humectant in cosmetics. As a chemically defined cyclic alcohol, it falls under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers inositols. The product is supplied in bulk for incorporation into cosmetic formulations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the inositol is part of a finished cosmetic preparation
Finished cosmetic products are classified in Chapter 33, not as separate chemical compounds.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the inositol is not mixed with cosmetic ingredients at import; if so, it may be classified as a cosmetic preparation
• Declare the end-use to customs to support classification
• Check if the product meets Health Canada cosmetic ingredient requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 2906.13.00
Beta-Sitosterol Pharmaceutical Grade
Beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol alcohol used in cholesterol-lowering supplements and prostate health formulations. As a sterol, it falls under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers sterols and inositols.
Brassicasterol Reference Standard
Brassicasterol, an algal and rapeseed sterol, is a pure reference material. As a chemically defined sterol, it falls under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers sterols and inositols.
Bulk Inositol for Animal Feed
Bulk inositol powder for animal feed, supplied in 25 kg drums. This chemically defined cyclic alcohol falls under tariff item 2906.13.00 as an inositol, and the technical grade does not include additives that would exclude it from Chapter 29.
Campesterol Refined Crystals
Campesterol, a phytosterol from vegetable oils, is a pure cyclic alcohol. As a sterol, it falls under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers sterols and inositols.
Cholesterol USP Powder
Cholesterol, a sterol alcohol essential for cell membrane structure, is a pure cyclic alcohol. As a sterol, it falls under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers sterols and inositols.
D-Chiro-Inositol Crystals
High-purity D-chiro-inositol crystals, a stereoisomer of inositol, used in supplements for insulin sensitivity. As a chemically defined cyclic alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2906.13.00, which covers sterols and inositols.