Melatonin USP Powder

Pure melatonin powder, a synthetic pineal hormone used primarily for regulating sleep-wake cycles. It falls under HTS 2937.90.90.00 as a hormone derivative used primarily as a hormone for therapeutic purposes. This classification covers synthetic reproductions of natural hormones not specified elsewhere in heading 2937.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2936.90.01Same rate: Free

If classified as a vitamin rather than hormone

Melatonin can be reclassified under vitamin E and derivatives if primary use is nutritional rather than hormonal

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If when put up in dosage form for retail sale

Finished medicinal preparations containing melatonin fall under Chapter 30 as pharmaceutical products

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) confirming purity and USP standards to verify hormone classification

Ensure FDA registration and compliance with dietary supplement labeling if marketed as such

Avoid misclassification as a vitamin by documenting its primary hormonal function

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