Beta-Carotene Natural Algal Concentrate
Extracted from algae, this provitamin A concentrate provides carotenoid activity for use in dietary supplements and animal feed fortification. Classified under HTS 2936.90.01 as a natural provitamin concentrate per Chapter 29 notes for vitamin precursors.
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If used primarily as synthetic coloring matter rather than vitamin
Chapter Note exclusion sends carotenoid colorants to Chapter 32 synthetic organic coloring matter.
If for animal feed premixes with carriers
Mixed with feed ingredients, it becomes a prepared animal feed under Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide extraction method documentation proving natural origin to distinguish from synthetic carotenoids
• Test for heavy metals common in algal sources to meet FDA import standards
• Label with carotenoid potency (IU/g) for customs verification
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