D-Alpha Tocopherol Natural Vitamin E Oil from China
D-Alpha Tocopherol is the natural form of vitamin E extracted from vegetable oils, supplied as a reddish-brown oil for use in supplements and food fortification. Classified under HTS 2936.28.00.00 as a tocopherol with vitamin E activity, fitting Chapter 29 provitamin/vitamin provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
• Require documentation proving natural source origin and vitamin E potency to distinguish from synthetic analogs
• Monitor solvent content; Chapter 29(e) allows transport solvents but not formulation solvents for specific uses