Heading 2936
HTS code 2936 — Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent
- Chapter
- 29 — Organic chemicals
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 2936
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2936.21.0000 | Vitamins A and their derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.22.0000 | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.23.0000 | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.24.0100 | D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.25.0000 | Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine and related compounds with Vitamin B6 activity) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.26.0000 | Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin and related compounds with Vitamin B12 activity) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.27.0000 | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.28.0000 | Vitamin E (Tocopherols and related compounds with Vitamin E activity) and its derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.1000 | Folic acid (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.1610 | Pharmaceutical grade (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Niacin and niacinamide > Niacin) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.1620 | Other (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Niacin and niacinamide > Niacin) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.1630 | Niacinamide (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Niacin and niacinamide) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.2000 | Aromatic or modified aromatic (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.5020 | Vitamins D and their derivatives (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.5030 | Biotin (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2936.29.5050 | Other (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed > Other vitamins and their derivatives > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 2936.90.0110 | Provitamins (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Other, including provitamins and natural concentrates) | Free | kg |
| 2936.90.0150 | Other (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent > Other, including provitamins and natural concentrates) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 2936
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 2936?
- HTS heading 2936 covers provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. It sits in Chapter 29 (organic chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 2936?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2936 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 29
- 2901Acyclic hydrocarbons
- 2902Cyclic hydrocarbons
- 2903Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
- 2904Sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons, whether or not halogenated
- 2905Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- 2906Cyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- 2907Phenols; phenol-alcohols
- 2908Halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols