Beta-Carotene 30% Oil Suspension from Japan
> Beta-carotene in a 30% oil suspension is a provitamin A, converted to Vitamin A in the body, and used in food fortification. It qualifies under tariff item 2936.21.00 as a natural or synthetic provitamin A, unmixed, and the oil suspension is a normal method of transport per Chapter note 1(e).
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• > Confirm the oil suspension is solely for safety or transport to meet Chapter 29 conditions; document this in the import paperwork
• Check with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for food fortification compliance
• Ensure the beta-carotene is not mixed with other vitamins to retain classification under this unmixed item