Niacinamide USP Powder

Pharmaceutical-grade niacinamide (nicotinamide) powder meeting USP standards, a vitamin B3 derivative used primarily as a nutritional supplement. Classified under HTS 2936.29.16.30 as unmixed niacinamide, a chemically defined organic compound from Chapter 29 for provitamins and vitamins. It supports skin health and energy metabolism when used in supplements.

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.

2936.29.16.10Same rate: Free

If imported as niacin (nicotinic acid) instead of niacinamide

Niacin and niacinamide have separate 10-digit statistical suffixes within the same heading; mislabeling the amide form as acid changes the specific code.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If dissolved in solvent for retail cosmetic formulations

Solutions exceeding Chapter 29 note (e) limits for transport/safety become mixtures of Ch.38, not pure unmixed vitamins.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If pre-formulated into finished tablets or capsules

Vitamin products put up in dosage forms for retail sale shift from bulk chemicals (Ch.29) to medicaments (Ch.30).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USP certificate of analysis for purity >98% to meet FDA import requirements; ensure proper labeling as 'niacinamide' not 'nicotinic acid'; avoid misdeclaration as cosmetic ingredient to prevent reclassification