Vitamin E Acetate (Tocopheryl Acetate) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• 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