Retinyl Propionate Crystals from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) 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
• Crystalline purity >98% needs HPLC certificate; impurities affect Chapter 29 eligibility
• Declare exact chemical name on commercial invoice to match HTS description precisely
• Monitor for stabilizer additions; excess may invoke note (f) but still stays in 2936.21 if primary vitamin use