Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed

HS v2017 Code: 293624

About vitamins; d- or dl-pantothenic acid (vitamin b3 or vitamin b5) and its derivatives, unmixed

HS code 293624 covers the import and export of vitamins, specifically D- or DL-pantothenic acid (also known as vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives. This vitamin is essential for various metabolic processes in the human body, making it a crucial component in the pharmaceutical, food, and dietary supplement industries. The global trade of these vitamins plays a significant role in supporting public health and wellness initiatives worldwide.

Production process

The production of vitamins under HS code 293624 typically involves chemical synthesis or extraction from natural sources. Synthetic production often utilizes fermentation processes or chemical reactions to create the desired vitamin compounds. Alternatively, natural extraction methods may involve the processing of plant materials or animal-derived sources to isolate the required vitamin derivatives.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of vitamins under HS code 293624 include various chemical precursors, fermentation substrates, and specialized equipment for synthesis, purification, and packaging. Additionally, the industry may rely on raw materials such as 100300 Barley, 120600 Sunflower seeds, and 151211 Vegetable oils and their fractions, which can serve as natural sources for vitamin extraction.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293624 are the vitamin compounds themselves, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of products. These may include 300410 Medicaments containing vitamins or provitamins, 210690 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, and 293629 Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed. The trade of these vitamins supports the production of essential health and wellness products across various industries.

Revisions to 293624

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 293624. The most recent 1 version of this code (293624) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293624 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for vitamins; d- or dl-pantothenic acid (vitamin b3 or vitamin b5) and its 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/v2017/293624'>293624: Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293621'>293621: Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293622'>293622: Vitamins; vitamin B1 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293623'>293623: Vitamins; vitamin B2 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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