Vitamin A Palmitate Powder from Japan
Synthetic vitamin A palmitate in powdered form, a retinyl ester derivative used primarily as a vitamin A source in supplements and fortified foods. Classified under HTS 2936.90.0150 as a vitamin derivative reproduced by synthesis, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used as vitamins.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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 Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming vitamin potency and purity to satisfy FDA import requirements
• Ensure labeling complies with DSHEA and FDA supplement regulations including potency declaration
• Verify stability data for powder form to avoid reclassification as a mixture exceeding Chapter 29 scope