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Vitamin B12 Poultry Feed Premix

A powdered feed supplement primarily composed of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) designed to enhance poultry growth and health. It falls under HTS 2309.90.70.00 as a preparation with a basis of vitamin B12 specifically for supplementing animal feed.

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.

2309.90Same rate: 38.9%

If containing over 5.5% cocoa materials

Products with significant cocoa content are classified separately under cocoa-based animal feed preparations.

2936.26.00.00Higher: 100% vs 38.9%

If imported as pure chemical substance without feed formulation

Vitamin B12 in bulk pharmaceutical form falls under Chapter 29 for vitamins, not animal feed preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify vitamin B12 content exceeds 50% to qualify under this specific subheading; otherwise, it may shift to general feed preparations

• Include lab analysis certificates proving B12 basis and animal feed intended use in entry documentation

• Check FDA prior notice requirements for animal feed imports to prevent delays at customs