Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed

HS v2017 Code: 293621

About vitamins; vitamins a and their derivatives, unmixed

HS code 293621 covers the import and export of vitamins A and their derivatives, which are essential nutrients for human health and development. Vitamin A plays a crucial role in vision, immune function, and skin health, making it a vital component in a wide range of pharmaceutical, nutritional, and cosmetic products. The global vitamin A market is a significant part of the broader vitamins and supplements industry, which is expected to continue growing as consumers become more health-conscious and demand higher-quality, natural products.

Production process

Vitamin A is primarily produced through the chemical synthesis of retinol, the active form of the vitamin. This process involves the conversion of beta-carotene, a precursor found in various plant sources, into retinol. The synthetic retinol is then purified and stabilized to create the final vitamin A product. Manufacturers may also extract vitamin A from natural sources, such as fish liver oils, to produce natural vitamin A derivatives.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vitamin A under HS code 293621 include beta-carotene or other natural vitamin A precursors, as well as various chemical reagents and solvents used in the synthesis and purification processes. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and drying systems, are also essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacture of vitamin A.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293621 are various forms of vitamin A, including retinol, retinyl acetate, and retinyl palmitate. These vitamin A derivatives are widely used in 300410 Medicaments; containing vitamins or minerals, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations, n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, and 210690 Food preparations, n.e.c., as well as in the production of animal feed and other industrial applications.

Revisions to 293621

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 293621. The most recent 1 version of this code (293621) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293621 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for vitamins; vitamins a and their derivatives, unmixed

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2936'>2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293621'>293621: Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293622'>293622: Vitamins; vitamin B1 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293623'>293623: Vitamins; vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293624'>293624: Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293625'>293625: Vitamins; vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293626'>293626: Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293627'>293627: Vitamins; vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293628'>293628: Vitamins; vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293629'>293629: Vitamins; n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293690'>293690: Vitamins; n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates</a>"]

    

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