Vitamin F (Linoleic Acid)
Vitamin F refers to essential fatty acids like linoleic acid, historically classified as a vitamin despite modern fatty acid categorization. Falls under HTS 2936.29.5050 as an unmixed 'other' vitamin derivative used in nutritional contexts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pure oleic/linoleic acids without vitamin F designation
Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids classified by chemical structure in heading 2916.
If imported as mixed triglyceride esters (vegetable oil form)
Esterified fatty acids become fixed vegetable fats/oils under Chapter 15.
If industrial grade for soap/fatty acid production
End-use as industrial chemical shifts from vitamin to industrial fatty acid preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide historical vitamin F labeling documentation to support Chapter 29 classification over Chapter 15 fats
• Include peroxide value and iodine number tests to confirm purity for vitamin use
• Avoid triglyceride ester forms which shift to Chapter 15 (animal/vegetable fats)
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Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione)
Vitamin K1, also known as phytonadione, is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and bone health. This synthetic or natural form falls under HTS 2936.29.5050 as one of the 'other' unmixed vitamins and derivatives primarily used as vitamins, distinct from common vitamins like A, B, C, D, and E.
Biotin (Vitamin H/B7)
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.
Inositol (Vitamin B8)
Inositol, sometimes called Vitamin B8, functions in cell signaling and is used in supplements for PCOS and metabolic health. Classified as unmixed 'other' vitamin under HTS 2936.29.5050.
P-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA, Vitamin Bx)
PABA, historically Vitamin Bx, used in sunscreen formulations and B-complex precursors. Unmixed form under HTS 2936.29.5050 as 'other' vitamin derivative.
Vitamin K3 (Menadione)
Menadione, synthetic Vitamin K3, serves as a provitamin converted to active Vitamin K in the body, used in supplements and animal feed. Classified under HTS 2936.29.5050 as an unmixed 'other' vitamin derivative primarily functioning as a vitamin source.
Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
While primarily under 2936.32, synthetic cholecalciferol intermediates or specific derivatives used as unmixed vitamin sources fall under 'other' vitamins in HTS 2936.29.5050 when not meeting exact D3 criteria.