HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2936.27 – Vitamins; vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed
HS code 2936.27 is the 6-digit subheading for vitamins, vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed. It is used for ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, ascorbyl palmitate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate.
What HS 2936.27 covers
This HS code covers unmixed Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and its derivatives, a widely recognized water-soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant. These compounds are among the most heavily traded vitamins globally, serving as bulk ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries. Importers include manufacturers of dietary supplements, food processors for fortification and preservation (e.g., fruit juices, processed meats), and cosmetic companies for anti-aging and brightening products. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical and vitamin manufacturers, often leveraging efficient fermentation processes. The trade is driven by widespread consumer demand for immune support, antioxidant benefits, and its utility as a food additive. Key trade considerations include purity, stability, and compliance with diverse food and drug regulations worldwide.
- Covers
- Ascorbic acid
- Sodium ascorbate
- Calcium ascorbate
- Ascorbyl palmitate
- Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
- Ascorbyl glucoside
- Examples
- DSM
- BASF
- Shandong Luwei Pharmaceutical
- North China Pharmaceutical Group
- CSPC Pharmaceutical Group
Codes often confused with 2936.27
Common mistake. This code can be confused with mixed vitamins under 293690, or with other organic acids in Chapter 29 if its vitamin function is not the primary characteristic.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293627, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293627 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $636M 59% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $113M 10% of world exports
- 3 United States $108M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $235M 18% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $106M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $99M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 2936.27 3
Brazil splits HS 2936.27 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2936.27.10 Vitamin C (L- or DL-ascorbic acid)Vitamina C (ácido L- ou DL-ascórbico)
- 2936.27.20 Sodium ascorbate (vitamin C)Ascorbato de sódio
- 2936.27.90 Other vitamin C derivativesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.36 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2936.27
What is HS code 293627?
HS code 293627 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vitamins; vitamin C and its derivatives, unmixed. This HS code covers unmixed Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and its derivatives, a widely recognized water-soluble vitamin and powerful antioxidant. These compounds are among the most heavily traded vitamins globally, serving as bulk ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries. Importers include manufacturers of dietary supplements, food processors for fortification and preservation (e.g., fruit juices, processed meats), and cosmetic companies for anti-aging and brightening products. Exporters are typically large-scale chemical and vitamin manufacturers, often leveraging efficient fermentation processes. The trade is driven by widespread consumer demand for immune support, antioxidant benefits, and its utility as a food additive. Key trade considerations include purity, stability, and compliance with diverse food and drug regulations worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 293627?
Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbyl glucoside
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293627?
This code can be confused with mixed vitamins under 293690, or with other organic acids in Chapter 29 if its vitamin function is not the primary characteristic.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293627?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293627 in UN Comtrade data were China ($636M, 59% of world exports), the Netherlands ($113M) and the United States ($108M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 293627?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293627 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($235M, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($106M) and Germany ($99M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 293627 structured?
HS code 293627 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (36) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (27) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293627?
Brazil splits HS code 293627 into 3 NCM codes: 2936.27.10 (Vitamin C (L- or DL-ascorbic acid)), 2936.27.20 (Sodium ascorbate (vitamin C)), 2936.27.90 (Other vitamin C derivatives). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.