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Aquarium Fish Vitamin B12 Supplement

Liquid or powder B12 concentrate for ornamental fish feed to support metabolic health in aquariums. Falls under HTS 2309.90.70.00 as it's a preparation with vitamin B12 basis used in animal feeding, including aquaculture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+37.5%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309.10.00Lower: 37.5% vs 38.9%

If sold as complete fish feed meal

Dog or cat food subheadings don't apply; fish meal preparations have dedicated heading.

2842.10.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 38.9%

If pure double salts of B12 without feed carrier

Certain inorganic vitamin salts are classified in Chapter 28 rather than feed preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify target species (fish) in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as general pet food

• Comply with USFWS requirements if containing live organisms or for aquatic species

• Provide stability data for liquid formulations to confirm feed supplement status