Beta-Carotene 30% Oil Suspension from Mexico
Beta-carotene in 30% oil suspension serves as a provitamin A converted to Vitamin A in the body, used in food fortification. It qualifies under HTS 2936.21.00.00 as a Vitamin A provitamin/derivative, unmixed, per Chapter 29 definitions for synthetic vitamin sources. Common in beverages and dairy products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include solvent declarations per Chapter 29 note (e); oil suspension must not render it specific-use only
• GRAS status documentation required for food contact; test for heavy metals common in colorant imports
• Specify 'unmixed' status; blending declarations trigger 2936.22 reclassification