Dexpanthenol (Provitamin B5)
Dexpanthenol, the alcohol analog of D-pantothenic acid, converts to pantothenic acid in the body and is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. This derivative falls under HTS 2936.24.0100 as a pantothenic acid derivative used primarily as a vitamin/provitamin in skincare and wound healing products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified solely as acyclic alcohol without vitamin function
Dexpanthenol's alcohol moiety could classify under Chapter 29 polyhydric alcohols absent provitamin use documentation.
If when incorporated into finished skincare preparations
Beauty preparations containing dexpanthenol classify under Chapter 33 rather than bulk vitamin derivatives.
If for cyclic amide derivatives
If structural emphasis shifts to amide functionality, classification moves to Chapter 29 carboxamide-function compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide stability data showing provitamin function to support vitamin derivative classification
• Include cosmetic ingredient labeling compliance for FDA import review
• Document conversion rate to pantothenic acid to distinguish from simple alcohols
Related Products under HTS 2936.24.01.00
D-Pantothenic Acid Calcium Salt
Calcium D-pantothenate is the calcium salt of D-pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), a water-soluble vitamin essential for coenzyme A synthesis. This chemically defined derivative is classified under HTS 2936.24.0100 as a derivative of D-pantothenic acid used primarily as a vitamin in supplements and fortified foods.
DL-Pantothenic Acid
DL-Pantothenic acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-isomers of Vitamin B5, used in pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. As a synthetic provitamin explicitly covered by HTS 2936.24.0100, it qualifies as an unmixed vitamin derivative for human and animal nutrition.
Rac-Pantothenic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium rac-pantothenate, the sodium salt of DL-pantothenic acid, serves as a water-soluble Vitamin B5 derivative for oral supplements. Classified under HTS 2936.24.0100 per Chapter Note 5(C)(1) for inorganic salts of organic vitamin compounds used primarily as vitamins.
Panthenol USP Grade Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade D-panthenol powder meeting USP standards for use in injectables and oral supplements. As a high-purity derivative of pantothenic acid used primarily as a provitamin, it precisely matches HTS 2936.24.0100 specifications for unmixed vitamin derivatives.
Calcium Pantothenate 98% Feed Grade
Feed-grade calcium D-pantothenate at 98% purity for animal nutrition fortification. Despite animal feed application, classification remains HTS 2936.24.0100 as an unmixed vitamin derivative per Chapter 29 notes, not Chapter 23 preparations.
DL-Pantolactone
DL-Pantolactone, the cyclic internal ester (lactone) of pantothenic acid, serves as a provitamin B5 intermediate that hydrolyzes to pantothenic acid. Covered under HTS 2936.24.0100 as a pantothenic acid derivative used primarily in vitamin synthesis.