Niacin Sodium Salt
Sodium nicotinate, the sodium salt of niacin, used in effervescent tablet formulations for improved solubility. Per Chapter 29 Note 5, inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the parent compound under tariff item 2936.29.00.
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 salt is part of a vitamin mixture
Mixtures of vitamins are classified under intermixed vitamins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the sodium salt is derived from niacin and used primarily as a vitamin
• Ensure the salt meets food or pharmaceutical grade standards
• Verify if the product requires a Natural Product Number (NPN) for supplement use
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