Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, is a water-soluble vitamin with a lactone ring structure containing oxygen hetero-atoms. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound. It falls under tariff item 2932.20.00 for lactones.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in measured doses or for retail sale as a vitamin preparation
Vitamin preparations put up in measured doses or for retail sale are classified in heading 30.04.
If classified as a provitamin or vitamin
Vitamins and provitamins, whether or not in any solvent, are classified in heading 29.36.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ascorbic acid is a pure compound, not a formulated vitamin preparation
• If it is put up in measured doses or for retail sale, Section VI Note 2 may direct classification to Chapter 30
• Provide the CAS number (50-81-7) and purity certificate to the CBSA
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4-Hydroxycoumarin is a synthetic aromatic lactone classified as a heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
4-Hydroxycoumarin USP Grade
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4-Hydroxycoumarin with Stabilizer
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4-Methylumbelliferone (CAS 90-33-5)
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6-Ethylcoumarin (CAS 17912-17-1)
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6-Hydroxy coumarin (Umbelliferone)
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