Vitamins; vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed

HS v2022 Code: 293623

About vitamins; vitamin b2 and its derivatives, unmixed

HS code 293623 covers the production and trade of vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, and its derivatives. Vitamin B2 is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, supporting energy metabolism, growth, and development. As a vital component of the global pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement industries, the trade in vitamin B2 and its derivatives is of significant economic importance, with applications ranging from food fortification to therapeutic treatments.

Production process

Vitamin B2 is primarily produced through microbial fermentation processes, utilizing various strains of bacteria and yeast. The key steps involve cultivating the microorganisms in nutrient-rich media, extracting and purifying the vitamin, and then formulating it into the desired product form, such as powders, tablets, or liquid preparations.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vitamin B2 and its derivatives include fermentation substrates, such as glucose or other carbohydrates, as well as various mineral salts and vitamins to support the growth of the microbial cultures. Specialized production equipment, such as bioreactors, centrifuges, and drying systems, are also essential for the efficient large-scale manufacture of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293623 are vitamin B2 and its various derivatives, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of products. These include 300490 Medicaments, 210690 Food preparations, and 293690 Vitamins, unmixed, among others. The versatility of vitamin B2 and its ability to be incorporated into diverse applications make it a valuable commodity in the global healthcare and nutrition markets.

Revisions to 293623

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 293623. The most recent 1 version of this code (293623) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293623.

Family tree for vitamins; vitamin b2 and its 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/v2022/293623'>293623: Vitamins; vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293621'>293621: Vitamins; vitamins A and their derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293622'>293622: Vitamins; vitamin B1 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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