Synthetic Biotin Crystals from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% 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
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• HPLC certificate required to confirm >99% purity and synthetic origin; 2
• REACH/SDS documentation for chemical import safety; 3
• Avoid declaring as cosmetic ingredient—shifts to Chapter 33 if primary use changes