Dexpanthenol (Provitamin B5) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) 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
• 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