Provitamin A (Beta-Carotene Precursor) from Germany
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 — 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 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