Provitamin A (Beta-Carotene Precursor) from Canada
Beta-carotene serves as the primary provitamin A, a carotenoid that the body converts to retinol (vitamin A) as needed. Classified under HTS 2936.90.0110 as a provitamin, this chemically defined compound is synthetically produced for use in fortified foods, supplements, and cosmetics. It meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds used primarily as vitamin precursors.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide HPLC analysis confirming beta-carotene isomer purity to distinguish from mixtures classifiable elsewhere
• Label as 'provitamin A' not 'vitamin A' to prevent reclassification; include conversion efficiency data
• Check EU REACH compliance for colorant use; avoid retail packaging that triggers Chapter 32 classification