7-Dehydrocholesterol (Provitamin D3)
7-Dehydrocholesterol is the natural provitamin D3 found in animal skin, which converts to cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) upon exposure to UVB light. This product, whether synthetic or concentrated, is classified under tariff item 2936.90.00 as a provitamin derivative used primarily as a vitamin.
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 product is specifically vitamin A (retinol) or its derivatives
Heading 29.36 includes provitamins and vitamins; vitamin A and provitamin A are specifically listed in subheading 2936.21.
If the product is a vitamin other than A, B, C, D, or E
Subheading 2936.29 covers other vitamins and their derivatives not more specifically described.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined organic compound or a natural concentrate to qualify under heading 29.36
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to confirm purity and identity
• Verify whether the product requires a food additive or supplement licence from Health Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 2936.90.00
7-Dehydrocholesterol Provitamin D3 Concentrate
7-Dehydrocholesterol Provitamin D3 Concentrate is a lanolin-derived natural concentrate that serves as a precursor to vitamin D3. It is used primarily in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications where UV activation converts it to active vitamin D. This product falls under tariff item 2936.90.00 as a natural concentrate of a provitamin used primarily as a vitamin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Antioxidant
Ascorbyl palmitate is a vitamin C ester used primarily as a vitamin derivative and fat-soluble antioxidant in food and cosmetic formulations. This synthetic derivative is classified under tariff item 2936.90.00 as a vitamin derivative.
Beta-Carotene Natural Algal Concentrate
Beta-Carotene Natural Algal Concentrate is extracted from algae and provides provitamin A activity. It is used in dietary supplements and animal feed fortification as a natural source of vitamin A. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2936.90.00 as a natural provitamin concentrate.
Beta-Cryptoxanthin Provitamin A
Beta-cryptoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid that functions as provitamin A, convertible to retinol in vivo. This synthetic isolate is classified under tariff item 2936.90.00 as a provitamin derivative used primarily for vitamin A activity.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) USP Powder
D-biotin crystalline powder is a synthetic vitamin B7 used primarily in nutritional supplements for hair, skin, and nail health. This chemically defined vitamin reproduced by synthesis is classified under tariff item 2936.90.00.
Biotin (Vitamin B7) Yeast Natural Concentrate
Biotin (Vitamin B7) Yeast Natural Concentrate is derived from yeast fermentation and used in hair, skin, and nail supplements as well as animal nutrition. It is a natural concentrate of a vitamin, making it classifiable under tariff item 2936.90.00. The product meets Chapter 29 criteria as a natural vitamin concentrate.