2936.90.01.10/Provitamin A (Beta-Carotene Precursor)/Japan

Provitamin A (Beta-Carotene Precursor) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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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