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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2936.22.00.00Same rate: Free

If marketed primarily as a feed additive for livestock

Vitamin A and derivatives used in animal feed may shift to specific vitamin A subheadings based on end-use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If formulated into tablets, capsules or dosage forms

Processed into medicaments, vitamins move from bulk chemicals (Chapter 29) to finished pharmaceuticals (Chapter 30).

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If mixed with carriers or excipients exceeding Chapter 29 solvent/stabilizer allowances

Complex mixtures with additives beyond permitted stabilizers fall under chemical preparations in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificates and batch analysis to confirm unmixed status and compliance with USP/EP standards

Include stability data for solvent-containing forms to avoid reclassification under chapter exclusions

Label as 'for pharmaceutical use' to prevent misclassification as food additives under Chapter 21