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
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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