Cyanocobalamin USP Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade cyanocobalamin powder meeting USP standards, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12 used primarily as a vitamin supplement. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with direct B12 activity, classifiable under tariff item 2936.26.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is put up in measured doses or for retail sale as a medicament
Medicaments put up for retail sale are classified in Chapter 30 per Section Note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder is not mixed with excipients or binders that could alter its classification
• Have the USP certificate and purity analysis available for CBSA to verify the product's identity
Related Products under Tariff item 2936.26.00
Adenosylcobalamin (Cobamamide)
Adenosylcobalamin, also known as cobamamide, is the mitochondrial coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 supplied as a pure powder for supplement manufacturing. It is a derivative of Vitamin B12 with full vitamin activity, falling squarely under tariff item 2936.26.00.
Cyanocobalamin 1% Feed Grade Premix
Cyanocobalamin premix standardized to 1% B12 activity on a maltodextrin carrier for animal nutrition, where B12 remains the principal active ingredient. The diluent does not render the product particularly suitable for a specific use, so it remains classifiable as a Vitamin B12 derivative.
Cyanocobalamin Succinate Complex
Cyanocobalamin complexed with succinic acid for enhanced stability in liquid formulations, retaining full B12 vitamin activity. The succinate acts as a stabilizer, which is permitted under Chapter Note 1(f) without affecting classification.
Fermentation-Derived Cobamamide
Biosynthetic adenosylcobalamin (cobamamide) produced via microbial fermentation, identical to natural Vitamin B12 coenzyme. Tariff item 2936.26.00 covers both synthetic and natural-reproduced B12 compounds with vitamin activity.
Hydroxocobalamin Acetate
Hydroxocobalamin acetate, a Vitamin B12 derivative used in cyanide poisoning antidotes and B12 deficiency treatments, supplied as sterile powder. It is a derivative of Vitamin B12 with full vitamin activity, classifiable under tariff item 2936.26.00.
Mecobalamin Crystals
Mecobalamin (methylcobalamin), a coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 with full B12 activity, supplied as pure crystals for pharmaceutical use. It is a derivative of Vitamin B12, falling under tariff item 2936.26.00.