D-Biotin 1% Feed Grade Premix
D-Biotin diluted to 1% concentration on a carrier for animal nutrition, primarily functioning as Vitamin H for livestock feed to support metabolism and hoof health. Falls under HTS 2936.29.50.30 as biotin (a vitamin derivative) with diluent per Chapter 29 note (d) for water-soluble forms, provided primarily used as vitamin. Not excluded as it maintains vitamin identity.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as complete prepared animal feed
Feed preparations with vitamins classify in Chapter 23, not bulk vitamins of Chapter 29
If concentration exceeds 0.02% without dilution justification
Statistical breakout for higher-potency biotin forms within same heading
If for agricultural use without primary vitamin function
Animal feeding preparations excluding straight vitamins per Chapter 29 scope
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Import Tips & Compliance
• 1
• Submit carrier specification showing inert diluent (e.g
• corn cob) without rendering specific-use per note (e); 2
• Include FDA Prior Notice for animal feed imports; 3
• Pitfall: Over 2% concentration may classify as 2936.29.5030 if not diluted to standard
Related Products under HTS 2936.29.50.30
Biotin USP Powder
Pharmaceutical-grade biotin (Vitamin B7) powder meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, used primarily as a nutritional supplement for hair, skin, and nail health. Classified under HTS 2936.29.50.30 as a chemically defined vitamin derivative used primarily as a vitamin, unmixed. This pure form contains no additional active ingredients, fitting Chapter 29 provisions for separate organic compounds.
Synthetic Biotin Crystals
Pure crystalline D-(+)-biotin reproduced by synthesis, used as vitamin intermediate in supplement manufacturing. HTS 2936.29.50.30 covers synthetic vitamins and derivatives used primarily as vitamins, per heading scope including provitamins and intermixtures unmixed. Meets Chapter 29 note (a) as separate chemically defined compound.
Biotin Sodium Salt
Sodium salt of biotin, a water-soluble vitamin derivative used in liquid supplements. Classified HTS 2936.29.50.30 as vitamin derivative; Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1) places inorganic salts with the organic vitamin compound. Remains unmixed per heading requirements.
(+)-Biotin FCC Grade
Food Chemical Codex grade (+)-biotin for food fortification, ensuring high purity for direct food additive use. HTS 2936.29.50.30 as unmixed vitamin derivative; FCC certification aligns with Chapter 29 for compounds used primarily as vitamins in any solvent.