Biotin (Vitamin H/B7) from Germany
Biotin, also called Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H, supports metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. This unmixed form qualifies under HTS 2936.29.5050 as an 'other' vitamin essential for nutritional supplements and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include microbial and heavy metal test reports required for cosmetic/pharma grade imports
• Specify 'unmixed' on commercial invoice to avoid Chapter 38 mixture classification
• Watch for reclassification if particle size indicates finished cosmetic ingredient vs bulk chemical