Provitamin D2 (Ergosterol Irradiation Product) from Canada

Provitamin D2, derived from ergosterol through ultraviolet irradiation, is a sterol precursor that converts to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) upon further exposure to light. It falls under HTS 2936.90.0110 as a provitamin, chemically defined organic compound used primarily in vitamin production for nutritional supplements. This synthetic reproduction of a natural provitamin is essential for fortifying foods and pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Import Tips

Verify purity certificates and COA to confirm provitamin content meets Chapter 29 chemical definition requirements

Ensure documentation specifies synthetic reproduction status to avoid misclassification as natural extracts

Comply with FDA import alerts for vitamin precursors; provide stability data for solvent-containing forms