Vitamin A Palmitate Provitamin Concentrate

A natural concentrate derived from retinyl palmitate, used primarily as a provitamin A source in nutritional supplements and fortified foods. It falls under HTS 2936.90.01 as a provitamin concentrate, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used primarily as vitamins.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

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Alternative Classifications

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3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If put up in dosage forms like capsules or tablets

Finished vitamin preparations for retail sale fall under Chapter 30 as medicaments, not Chapter 29 provitamins.

2106.90.48.00Higher: 7.5% vs Free

If incorporated into food supplements exceeding 10% vitamin content

Mixtures with food components may classify as food preparations under Chapter 21 rather than pure vitamin concentrates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity certificates and stability data to confirm classification as provitamin concentrate rather than finished dosage form

Include batch analysis showing vitamin A activity to avoid reclassification under pharmaceutical headings

Ensure solvent content complies with Chapter Note (e) if dissolved for transport safety

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