Vitamins; vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed

HS v2022 Code: 293627

About vitamins; vitamin c and its derivatives, unmixed

HS code 293627 covers the import and export of vitamins, specifically vitamin C and its derivatives, when not mixed with other substances. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, supporting immune function, collagen production, and antioxidant protection. The global vitamin C market is a significant component of the broader dietary supplements and nutraceuticals industry, which is expected to continue growing in response to increasing consumer demand for health-conscious products.

Production process

Vitamin C and its derivatives are typically produced through chemical synthesis, fermentation, or a combination of both methods. The most common production technique involves the oxidation of glucose or other carbohydrates to produce ascorbic acid, the primary form of vitamin C. This process may be further refined to obtain various vitamin C derivatives, such as sodium ascorbate or calcium ascorbate, which offer different properties and applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vitamin C and its derivatives include raw materials such as glucose, carbohydrates, or other organic precursors, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for the chemical synthesis or fermentation processes. Additionally, the industry relies on access to skilled labor, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure to support the manufacturing and distribution of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 293627 are various forms of vitamin C, including ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, and other vitamin C derivatives. These products are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries, as they are essential for maintaining human health and well-being. Other HS codes that may consume the output of 293627 include 300490 Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packagings for retail sale, 210690 Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106, and 210111 Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee; and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffee, among others.

Revisions to 293627

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 293627. The most recent 1 version of this code (293627) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 293627.

Family tree for vitamins; vitamin c 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/v2022/293627'>293627: Vitamins; vitamin C 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/v2022/293626'>293626: Vitamins; vitamin B12 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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