Biotin (Vitamin H/B7)
Biotin is a B-complex vitamin derivative essential for metabolism, used primarily in hair/skin/nail supplements. Classified under HTS 2936.29.50 as an 'other' vitamin derivative, unmixed, not covered by specific B-vitamin subheadings like B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, or B12.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intermixtures with other vitamins or provitamins
Chapter notes require unmixed vitamins in 2936.29; mixtures go to intermixtures heading.
If in medicinal preparations for veterinary use
Bulk vitamins become medicaments when put up for animal therapeutic use.
If sold primarily as fertilizer component
End-use determines classification; biotin in fertilizers follows Chapter 31.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CoA showing D-biotin purity >98%; synthetic form must be documented as vitamin derivative
• For supplement imports, ensure NDI notification if novel; label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk
• Avoid classifying as feed additive (Chapter 23) unless proven for animal use only
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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Pyridoxine HCl, a Vitamin B6 derivative, supports neurotransmitter synthesis in supplements. Classified in HTS 2936.29.50 as 'other' when not matching specific B-vitamin codes like B1, B2, etc., as unmixed form.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3/Nicotinamide)
Niacinamide, amide derivative of Vitamin B3, used for skin health and metabolism. Falls under HTS 2936.29.50 as unmixed 'other' vitamin derivative, separate from nicotinic acid if distinctly classified.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
Folic acid, synthetic Vitamin B9, prevents neural tube defects in supplements. Classified HTS 2936.29.50 as 'other' unmixed vitamin derivative, not matching pteroylglutamic acid specific codes if separate.
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA, Vitamin B10)
PABA, sometimes classified as Vitamin B10, used in sunscreen and B-complex supplements. HTS 2936.29.50 applies as 'other' vitamin derivative when used primarily as such, unmixed.
Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquityl Derivative)
CoQ10, ubiquinone vitamin-like derivative, supports cellular energy in heart health supplements. As synthetic provitamin/vitamin derivative used primarily as vitamin, classified in HTS 2936.29.50 'other'.
Levomefolate Calcium (Active Folate, Vitamin B9 Derivative)
Levomefolate calcium, the active 5-MTHF form of folic acid (B9 derivative), used in advanced supplements. HTS 2936.29.50 as 'other' unmixed vitamin derivative salt.