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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as vitamin K derivative
Vitamin K (phytonadione/menadione) derivatives fall under specific 2936.28; misidentification of tocopherol as phylloquinone changes heading.
If imported as cosmetic mixture with >50% solvents
Mixtures not qualifying as simple solutions under Chapter 29 note (e) classify as chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If put up in dosage forms like softgel capsules
Vitamin products in measured doses for retail sale move to Chapter 30 as medicaments, not unmixed bulk chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificates and COA to confirm it's unmixed and meets vitamin derivative standards under Chapter 29 notes
• Include FDA prior notice for vitamin imports; label as 'dietary supplement' if applicable to avoid misclassification
• Check for stabilizer additions that might push classification under Chapter 29 note exclusions if exceeding safety/transport limits
Related Products under HTS 2936.29.20.00
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.
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.