Retinaldehyde Powder
Retinaldehyde is the bioactive aldehyde form of Vitamin A used in advanced skincare and supplements. HTS 2936.21.00.00 covers it as an unmixed Vitamin A derivative per chemical structure. Highly potent, requiring stabilization.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified solely by aldehyde function
Chapter 29 prioritizes vitamin-specific headings (2936) over general acyclic aldehydes (2912).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Air-sensitive; import under nitrogen flush packaging with stabilizer declaration
• Cosmetic vs. pharma end-use determines FDA pathway; declare intended use
• High oxidation risk - include stability studies in documentation
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Vitamin A Palmitate Powder
Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic retinyl ester derivative used primarily as a vitamin A supplement in nutritional products. It falls under HTS 2936.21.00.00 as a derivative of Vitamin A, unmixed, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used as vitamins. This form is commonly added to fortified foods and multivitamins.
Retinol Acetate USP Grade
Retinol acetate is a stable ester derivative of Vitamin A, meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical and supplement use. Classified under HTS 2936.21.00.00 as an unmixed Vitamin A derivative primarily used as a vitamin source. It's widely incorporated into creams, oils, and oral supplements.
Beta-Carotene 30% Oil Suspension
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.
Retinyl Propionate Crystals
Retinyl propionate is a Vitamin A ester derivative in crystalline form for high-potency supplements. Falls under HTS 2936.21.00.00 as an unmixed Vitamin A derivative used primarily as a vitamin. Preferred in lab-grade and pharmaceutical applications.
Vitamin A Acetate Beadlets
Vitamin A acetate beadlets are microencapsulated derivatives for improved stability in supplements. Classified in HTS 2936.21.00.00 as Vitamin A derivatives with stabilizers necessary for preservation per Chapter note (f). Used in tablets and fortified cereals.
13-cis Retinoic Acid
13-cis retinoic acid is an active Vitamin A derivative used in dermatological treatments, functioning as a vitamin metabolite. Under HTS 2936.21.00.00 as a chemically defined Vitamin A derivative primarily employed as such. Supplied as bulk API powder.