Riboflavin for Cosmetics
High-purity Riboflavin derivative for skincare formulations, acting as a vitamin and colorant. It remains classified under tariff item 2936.23.00 as a Vitamin B2 derivative, and is not excluded to Chapter 32 as a coloring matter per Chapter 29 Note 2(g).
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Riboflavin is part of a finished cosmetic preparation
Finished cosmetic products are classified in Chapter 33, not as unmixed vitamins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not mixed with cosmetic ingredients, which would change classification
• Provide documentation showing the primary function is as a vitamin
• Verify the product is not put up for retail sale as a cosmetic preparation
Related Products under Tariff item 2936.23.00
Bulk Riboflavin for Infant Formula
Bulk Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) in pharmaceutical or FCC grade, supplied unmixed for later incorporation into infant formula. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, and its bulk form does not render it particularly suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified under tariff item 2936.23.00.
Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN)
Flavin Mononucleotide (FMN), a chemically defined derivative of Riboflavin used as Vitamin B2 in nutritional applications. As a derivative of Vitamin B2, it is classified under tariff item 2936.23.00, which covers the vitamin and its derivatives.
Food Grade Riboflavin Powder
Food grade Riboflavin powder for fortifying cereals, beverages, and infant formula. It is a synthetic, chemically defined Vitamin B2 compound, and as an unmixed vitamin, it falls under tariff item 2936.23.00.
High-Purity Riboflavin for Fermentation Media
High-purity Riboflavin for fermentation media, used as a nutrient in biotech production. Despite the industrial end-use, it remains a separate chemically defined Vitamin B2 compound, classified under tariff item 2936.23.00.
Microencapsulated Riboflavin
Microencapsulated Riboflavin for controlled release in supplements, where the principal compound remains Vitamin B2. The encapsulation acts as a stabilizer, which is permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(f), so it remains under tariff item 2936.23.00.
Pharma Grade Riboflavin Granules
Pharma grade Riboflavin granules for direct compression in tablet manufacturing. The granulated physical form does not affect the chemical classification as an unmixed Vitamin B2 compound, so it falls under tariff item 2936.23.00.