Beta-Cryptoxanthin Provitamin A from Germany
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.
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
• 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