Thiamine Hydrochloride USP

Thiamine hydrochloride is the most common salt form of vitamin B1, a water-soluble derivative used primarily as a vitamin supplement. It falls under HTS 2936.22.00.00 as a chemically defined derivative of thiamine employed in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. This synthetic form ensures stability for tablets, injections, and fortified foods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If formulated into tablets or capsules for retail sale

Finished vitamin supplement products containing thiamine fall under Chapter 30 as medicaments, not pure chemical compounds.

2309.90Higher: 11.4% vs Free

If mixed into animal feed premixes

Vitamin B1 in prepared animal feeds is classified under Chapter 23 as feed preparations rather than pure vitamins.

3822.90.00.00Higher: 10% vs Free

If diagnostic reagents or lab standards

Thiamine used in certified reference materials or lab diagnostic kits moves to Chapter 38 as diagnostic reagents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USP or EP pharmacopeia grade certification to meet FDA import standards for human consumption

Include Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing purity >98% and absence of heavy metals to avoid FDA detention

Label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk powder to prevent misclassification as finished dosage forms

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