Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed

HS v2017 Code: 293626

About vitamins; vitamin b12 and its derivatives, unmixed

HS code 293626 covers the import and export of vitamin B12 and its derivatives, which are essential nutrients for human health. Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the nervous system, the formation of red blood cells, and the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. As a result, this industry is of significant importance within the broader pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement sectors, catering to the growing global demand for essential vitamins and minerals.

Production process

Vitamin B12 and its derivatives are typically produced through a fermentation process, where microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast are cultivated in a controlled environment to produce the desired compounds. The fermentation process is followed by various purification and extraction techniques to isolate the pure vitamin B12 or its derivatives, ensuring the final product meets the required purity and quality standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of vitamin B12 and its derivatives include the raw materials necessary for the fermentation process, such as various nutrient sources (e.g., glucose, amino acids, minerals) and the specific microorganisms used as the production strain. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment and machinery for the fermentation, purification, and packaging of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 293626 is vitamin B12 and its derivatives, which are then used as key ingredients in a wide range of pharmaceutical and nutritional products. These include dietary supplements, multivitamins, and specialized formulations targeting various health conditions. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other HS codes, such as 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, 210690 Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106, and 300610 Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials, and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, among others.

Revisions to 293626

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 293626. The most recent 1 version of this code (293626) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293626 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for vitamins; vitamin b12 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/v2017/293626'>293626: Vitamins; vitamin B12 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/v2017/293624'>293624: Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B3 or vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293625'>293625: Vitamins; vitamin B6 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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