Provitamin D2 (Ergosterol Irradiation Product) from Mexico
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.
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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