Vegetable-Derived Phyto-Progesterone
Phyto-progesterone extracted from wild yam (Dioscorea species) tubers, a vegetable source yielding natural progestin precursors like diosgenin processed into progesterone. Classified under HTS 2937.23.10 for progestins obtained indirectly from vegetable materials, used primarily as hormones in supplements. Meets chapter requirements for chemically defined organic compounds from natural sources.
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If lab-synthesized from non-natural precursors
Total synthesis excludes 'obtained from animal/vegetable materials' criterion.
If imported as crude vegetable extracts before purification
Unrefined plant extracts fall under vegetable saps/resins in Chapter 13.
If processed into food supplement blends
Mixtures for oral consumption may shift to food preparations if not primarily hormonal.
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• Include botanical extraction certificates and HPLC purity analysis; verify indirect derivation via processing documentation; watch for re-export restrictions on CITES-listed yam species
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