Vitamin A Palmitate Powder from Mexico
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.
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Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates and batch analysis to confirm compliance with FDA supplement regulations and Chapter 29 chemical definition
• Include detailed CoA (Certificate of Analysis) showing retinyl palmitate content; mislabeling as mixed vitamins risks reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient stability data, as Vitamin A derivatives require proper packaging declarations for transport