Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate from Germany
Stable Vitamin C derivative with phosphate group, used in skincare for collagen synthesis. HTS 2936.27.00.00 classification as vitamin derivative despite phosphorylation. Hydrolyzes to ascorbic acid in skin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide hydrolysis studies confirming vitamin C activity equivalence
• Include phosphate content analysis per Chapter 29 organo-inorganic rules
• Label clearly for cosmetic vs. pharmaceutical end use