Alpha-Tocopherol Synthetic Vitamin E
Synthetic all-rac-alpha-tocopherol is a modified aromatic form of vitamin E used in nutritional supplements and animal feed. Classified under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as an unmixed aromatic vitamin derivative per Chapter 29 scope. Its chromanol ring structure qualifies it as modified aromatic.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing vitamin B1 (thiamine) derivatives
Thiamine and derivatives have specific 2936.22 heading; Chapter 29 note requires latest numerical order classification.
If for animal feed premix use with carriers
Vitamin E in feed preparations with substantial non-vitamin content classifies under Chapter 23 as feed supplements.
If perfumed or formulated for beauty products
Vitamin derivatives with added odoriferous substances for specific cosmetic use may fall under Chapter 33 per exclusion note (g).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide analytical specs showing >96% purity to distinguish from mixtures excluded by Chapter 29 notes
• For feed-grade imports, obtain AAFCO certification to prevent reclassification as animal feed preparations
• Avoid common pitfall of shipping in retail packs; bulk only to maintain Chapter 29 unmixed status
Related Products under HTS 2936.29.20.00
Vitamin E Acetate (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Tocopheryl acetate is the ester of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E), an aromatic derivative used primarily as a vitamin in supplements and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as a modified aromatic vitamin derivative, unmixed. This synthetic form provides stability for use in formulations.
Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone)
Ubidecarenone, or CoQ10, is a synthetic aromatic quinone derivative used primarily as a vitamin-like antioxidant in supplements. It qualifies under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as an other aromatic vitamin derivative, unmixed. The modified benzoquinone structure fits Chapter 29 provitamin/vitamin provisions.
Vitamin K3 (Menadione Sodium Bisulfite)
Menadione sodium bisulfite is a water-soluble modified aromatic derivative of vitamin K3 used in animal nutrition. Falls under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as other unmixed aromatic vitamin derivatives. Synthetic naphthoquinone structure qualifies despite specific vitamin K provisions.
Tocotrienol Mixed Tocotrienols Complex
Mixed tocotrienols are unsaturated aromatic vitamin E derivatives extracted or synthesized for nutraceutical use. Classified HTS 2936.29.20.00 as unmixed other aromatic vitamin derivatives per Chapter 29 isomer mixture provisions. Used primarily for antioxidant vitamin activity.