Bulk Folic Acid for Fortification

High-purity folic acid specifically for food fortification programs (cereals, flour, rice). HTS 2936.29.10.00 classification as unmixed synthetic vitamin used primarily as such. Meets WHO specifications for mandatory fortification standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.62.00Higher: 27.5% vs Free

If when premixed as fortification premix with carriers

Vitamin-mineral premixes for food use classified as food preparations.

1901.90Higher: 16.4% vs Free

If supplied as flour fortification blend

Fortified flour products move to Chapter 19 food preparations.

2936.24.01.00Same rate: Free

If for vitamin D2/D3 used in same fortification

Different vitamins have specific subheadings within 2936 structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide FDA food contact notification and GRAS status documentation for fortification use

β€’ Include overage calculations (typically 50-100% excess) required for heat processing losses

β€’ Ensure particle size specification (10-50 microns) for uniform food mixing per FDA guidelines

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Folic Acid USP Powder

Pharmaceutical-grade folic acid (vitamin B9) powder meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used primarily as a vitamin supplement. Classified under HTS 2936.29.10.00 as unmixed folic acid, a synthetic vitamin derivative. Supplied in bulk for formulation into tablets or capsules.

Folic Acid EP Grade Crystals

European Pharmacopoeia-grade folic acid crystals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and nutritional supplements. Falls under HTS 2936.29.10.00 as synthetic folic acid, unmixed, qualifying as a vitamin derivative. Typically 99% purity with characteristic yellow-orange crystalline structure.

Synthetic Folic Acid 98% Technical Grade

Technical grade synthetic folic acid at 98% purity for industrial vitamin production and animal feed fortification. Classified specifically under HTS 2936.29.10.00 as unmixed folic acid per HTS nomenclature. Provided as fine yellow powder with stabilizer for bulk handling.

Folic Acid with 0.5% Stabilizer

Folic acid powder containing minimal stabilizer (0.5%) necessary for preservation during transport, per chapter note (f). Remains classified under HTS 2936.29.10.00 as the stabilizer doesn't change its vitamin nature. Used in high-volume supplement manufacturing.

Pharmaceutical Folic Acid Micronized

Micronized folic acid powder (<10 microns) for direct tablet compression in pharmaceutical production. Classified HTS 2936.29.10.00 as unmixed vitamin derivative with physical processing only. Improves bioavailability and compressibility.

Folic Acid Feed Grade 96%

96% folic acid powder for animal nutrition and poultry feed supplementation. HTS 2936.29.10.00 as synthetic unmixed vitamin per chapter scope. Includes carrier for uniform mixing in mash feeds.