Vitamins; vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed

HS v2022 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. The global vitamin B12 market is a significant component of the broader dietary supplements industry, which has experienced steady growth in recent years due to increasing health consciousness and the rising prevalence of nutritional deficiencies worldwide.

Production process

Vitamin B12 is primarily produced through microbial fermentation processes. The main production steps involve the cultivation of specific strains of bacteria, such as Propionibacterium freudenreichii or Pseudomonas denitrificans, in a controlled environment. These bacteria are fed a carefully formulated growth medium containing the necessary nutrients, including cobalt, which is a key component of vitamin B12. The fermentation process allows the bacteria to synthesize vitamin B12, which is then extracted, purified, and formulated into various products, such as tablets, capsules, or liquid supplements.

Production inputs

The production of vitamin B12 requires several key inputs, including the bacterial cultures, growth media, and equipment for the fermentation and purification processes. Specialized bioreactors, centrifuges, and chromatography systems are typically used to optimize the yield and purity of the final vitamin B12 product. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of cobalt, which is an essential mineral for the bacterial synthesis of vitamin B12.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 293626 is vitamin B12 and its derivatives, which are then used as ingredients in a wide range of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pharmaceutical products. These vitamin B12 products are often consumed by individuals with deficiencies, vegetarians and vegans, the elderly, and those with certain medical conditions that impair vitamin B12 absorption. The vitamin B12 produced under this code may also be used as an input for the production 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, 210690 Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106, and 293629 Vitamins and their derivatives, unmixed, n.e.c. in heading no. 2936.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293626.

Family tree for vitamins; vitamin b12 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/v2022/293626'>293626: Vitamins; vitamin B12 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/v2022/293623'>293623: Vitamins; vitamin B2 and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293624'>293624: Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/293625'>293625: Vitamins; vitamin B6 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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