Retinaldehyde Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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