Methylcobalamin Sodium Salt

Mecobalamin sodium salt, water-soluble Vitamin B12 coenzyme derivative for oral and sublingual supplements. HTS 2936.26.00.00 applies to this organic salt of B12 base per Chapter Note 5(C)(1), retaining vitamin activity. High bioavailability form preferred in consumer products.

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.

2936.27.00Same rate: Free

If Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) derivatives

Flavin coenzymes structurally compete but B12 specificity governs primary classification.

2922.50Higher: 16.5% vs Free

If amino acid salt dominates

Organic salts emphasizing amino function shift to oxygen-function carboxylic acid derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Sodium content declaration critical for electrolyte labeling; stability studies under ICH guidelines required; hygroscopic—seal integrity testing needed

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Cyanocobalamin USP Powder

Pharmaceutical-grade cyanocobalamin powder meeting USP standards, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12 used primarily as a vitamin supplement. Classified under HTS 2936.26.00.00 as it is a Vitamin B12 compound with direct B12 activity, unmixed and not in dosage form. This pure chemical form is essential for manufacturing tablets, injections, and fortified foods.

Mecobalamin Crystals

Mecobalamin (methylcobalamin), a coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 with full B12 activity, supplied as pure crystals for pharmaceutical use. Falls under HTS 2936.26.00.00 as a Vitamin B12 derivative used primarily as a vitamin, chemically defined and unmixed. Commonly used in nerve health supplements and injections.

Hydroxocobalamin Acetate

Hydroxocobalamin acetate, a Vitamin B12 derivative used in cyanide poisoning antidotes and B12 deficiency treatments, supplied as sterile powder. HTS 2936.26.00.00 classification applies to this unmixed B12 compound with vitamin activity. The acetate salt form maintains its primary vitamin function.

Cyanocobalamin 1% Feed Grade Premix

Cyanocobalamin premix standardized to 1% B12 activity on maltodextrin carrier for animal nutrition, where B12 remains the principal active. Classifies under HTS 2936.26.00.00 as Vitamin B12 derivative with diluent not rendering specific use (Chapter Note 2(d)). Used in livestock vitamin fortification.

Adenosylcobalamin (Cobamamide)

Adenosylcobalamin, the mitochondrial coenzyme form of Vitamin B12 (cobamamide), supplied as pure powder for supplement manufacturing. HTS 2936.26.00.00 covers this B12 derivative with full vitamin activity, chemically defined per Chapter Notes. Less stable form requiring specialized handling.

Vitamin B12 0.1% Mannitol Adsorbate

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