Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
Cholecalciferol, also known as Vitamin D3, is a fat-soluble secosteroid derived from 7-dehydrocholesterol and reproduced synthetically for nutritional supplements. It falls under HTS 2936.29.50.20 as a unmixed vitamin D derivative used primarily as a vitamin to support calcium absorption and bone health. This chemically defined organic compound is supplied in pure form for pharmaceutical and dietary applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as finished softgel capsules or tablets
Completed pharmaceutical dosage forms containing vitamin D are classified in Chapter 30 as medicaments rather than bulk chemicals.
If contains added stabilizers exceeding Chapter 29 note limits
Excessive additives for preservation may exclude it from pure vitamin classification, moving to other derivatives.
If diluted in carrier oils for retail consumer products
Mixtures prepared specifically for retail sale fall under prepared chemical mixtures, not pure vitamins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify FDA registration and compliance with dietary supplement labeling requirements under DSHEA before importation
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity >98% and absence of contaminants like heavy metals
• Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms; ship in bulk powder to prevent higher duties under Chapter 30
Related Products under HTS 2936.29.50.20
Calcipotriene (Vitamin D3 Analog)
Calcipotriene is a synthetic Vitamin D3 derivative used primarily for its vitamin-like hormonal effects in psoriasis treatment. Under HTS 2936.29.50.20, it qualifies as a Vitamin D derivative per Chapter notes allowing hormone analogues used primarily as vitamins. Provided as high-purity powder for topical pharmaceutical formulations.
Alfacalcidol (1α-Hydroxyvitamin D3)
Alfacalcidol is a hydroxylated Vitamin D3 prodrug used primarily as a vitamin derivative for renal osteodystrophy treatment. It falls under HTS 2936.29.50.20 as a chemically defined Vitamin D derivative meeting chapter requirements for provitamins and vitamin intermediates. Supplied in pure form for oral solution manufacturing.
Vitamin D3 500,000 IU/g Powder
High-potency Vitamin D3 powder standardized at 500,000 International Units per gram, used primarily as a vitamin in supplement manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2936.29.50.20 as cholecalciferol derivative meeting purity standards for unmixed vitamins. The powder form contains minimal stabilizer per Chapter 29 note (f).
Paricalcitol (19-nor-1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D2)
Paricalcitol is a synthetic Vitamin D analog used primarily as a vitamin derivative for secondary hyperparathyroidism. HTS 2936.29.50.20 covers this chemically defined compound as it functions primarily as a vitamin per Chapter 29 hormone note (b). Bulk API form for IV and oral pharmaceuticals.
Dihydrotachysterol (Vitamin D4 Analog)
Dihydrotachysterol is a partially activated Vitamin D derivative used primarily for calcium regulation in hypocalcemia treatment. It qualifies under HTS 2936.29.50.20 as a Vitamin D derivative that is a separate organic compound used as a vitamin. Historical use in pharmaceutical compounding.
Calcitetrol (Vitamin D Derivative)
Calcitetrol represents specialized Vitamin D derivatives used in research and niche therapeutics, functioning primarily as vitamins. Covered by HTS 2936.29.50.20 for unmixed Vitamin D compounds meeting Chapter 29 chemical definition requirements. High-purity research chemical grade.