(+)-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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed food preparation
Food preparations containing vitamins classify Chapter 21, not bulk Chapter 29
If higher statistical concentration category
Same heading but different purity/potency breakout for reporting
If used as synthetic fluorescent brightener
Chapter 29 exclusion (g) sends coloring/brightening agents to Chapter 32
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Import Tips & Compliance
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• FCC monograph compliance certificate mandatory; 2
• FDA food contact notification if novel use; 3
• Common error: Batch analysis must exclude heavy metals <10ppm
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.
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.
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.