Dexpanthenol (Provitamin B5)
Dexpanthenol, the alcohol analog of D-pantothenic acid, which converts to pantothenic acid in the body. Used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as a provitamin B5, this derivative falls under tariff item 2936.24.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated with other active ingredients for cosmetic use
Prepared cosmetic products may fall under Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify as a vitamin derivative, not a cosmetic ingredient, to avoid misclassification
• Have documentation showing the product's use as a provitamin B5 for tariff purposes
Related Products under Tariff item 2936.24.00
Calcium Pantothenate 98% Feed Grade
Calcium D-pantothenate at 98% purity, formulated as a feed-grade additive for animal nutrition. As the calcium salt of D-pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), it is a chemically defined derivative of the vitamin, classifiable under tariff item 2936.24.00.
DL-Pantothenic Acid
DL-Pantothenic acid, the racemic mixture of D- and L-isomers of Vitamin B5, used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. As a synthetic provitamin explicitly covered by tariff item 2936.24.00, it qualifies as a chemically defined compound.
D-Pantothenic Acid Calcium Salt
Calcium D-pantothenate, the calcium salt of D-pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), essential for coenzyme A synthesis. This chemically defined derivative is classifiable under tariff item 2936.24.00 as a salt of the vitamin.
Panthenol USP Grade Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade D-panthenol powder meeting USP standards for use in injectables and oral supplements. As a high-purity derivative of pantothenic acid used primarily as a provitamin, it falls under tariff item 2936.24.00.
Rac-Pantothenic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium rac-pantothenate, the sodium salt of DL-pantothenic acid, used as a water-soluble Vitamin B5 derivative for oral supplements. Classified under tariff item 2936.24.00 per Chapter Note 5(C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic compounds.