Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed

HS v2022 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, nutraceutical, and personal care products. This industry is a significant contributor to the global healthcare and wellness sectors, with a growing demand driven by increasing consumer awareness of the importance of proper nutrition and supplementation.

Production process

The production of vitamins A and their derivatives typically involves a multi-step process. The primary raw material, retinol, is extracted from animal sources such as fish liver oils or synthesized from other chemical precursors. This raw material is then subjected to various purification and modification steps, including distillation, crystallization, and chemical reactions, to produce the desired vitamin A compounds in their pure, concentrated form.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vitamins A and their derivatives include the raw materials (retinol or other chemical precursors), specialized processing equipment (such as reactors, distillation columns, and crystallizers), and various solvents, catalysts, and other chemicals used in the purification and synthesis processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293621 are the various forms of vitamin A, including retinol, retinyl acetate, and retinyl palmitate, which are used as active ingredients in a wide range of products. These vitamins are commonly found in dietary supplements, fortified foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical preparations. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by manufacturers of 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, 330499 Cosmetic and toilet preparations; not elsewhere specified or included, and 210690 Food preparations; not elsewhere specified or included.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293621.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2936'>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/v2022/293621'>293621: Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293622'>293622: Vitamins; vitamin B1 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293623'>293623: Vitamins; vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293624'>293624: Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293625'>293625: Vitamins; vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293626'>293626: Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293627'>293627: Vitamins; vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293628'>293628: Vitamins; vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293629'>293629: Vitamins; n.e.c. in item no. 2936.2, and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293690'>293690: Vitamins; n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates</a>"]

    

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