Beta-Cryptoxanthin Provitamin A

Beta-cryptoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid functioning as provitamin A, convertible to retinol in vivo. This synthetic isolate classifies under HTS 2936.90.0110 as a provitamin derivative used primarily for vitamin A activity in nutritional products. It adheres to Chapter 29's chemical definition for provitamin compounds.

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.

2936.21.00.00Same rate: Free

If declared as active vitamin A equivalent

Processed carotenoids claiming direct vitamin A potency classify under vitamin A derivatives.

3204.19.20Higher: 41.5% vs Free

If primarily as food colorant

Xanthophylls prepared mainly for coloring rather than vitamin function fall in Chapter 32.

1302.19.91Higher: 17.5% vs Free

If as crude plant extracts

Unpurified fruit/vegetable extracts containing cryptoxanthin are vegetable saps of Chapter 13.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide isomer-specific analysis (all-trans vs. cis) for accurate provitamin A activity declaration

Cosmetic-grade requires additional safety data; distinguish from Chapter 33 fragrance uses

Retail-packed forms risk Chapter 32 reclassification; import bulk with industrial documentation

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