DL-Pantothenic Acid from China
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.
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
• Confirm DL-isomer specification via HPLC analysis to distinguish from pure D-form classifications
• Label shipments clearly as 'unmixed vitamin derivatives' to prevent reclassification as mixtures
• Comply with USP/NF monograph standards for dietary supplement import documentation