Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) from Japan
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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Import Tips
• 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