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Vitamin A Acetate Beadlets from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

• Document encapsulation as 'stabilizer per note (f)' to justify Chapter 29 classification

• Matrix material declaration critical; gelatin coating must not dominate composition

• Avoid retail packaging at import; bulk form prevents Chapter 30 shift