HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2936.28 – Vitamins; vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed
HS code 2936.28 is the 6-digit subheading for vitamins, vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed. It is used for alpha-tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, mixed tocopherols, tocotrienols and D-alpha-tocopherol.
What HS 2936.28 covers
This HS code covers unmixed Vitamin E and its derivatives, a group of fat-soluble compounds (tocopherols and tocotrienols) renowned for their antioxidant properties. These compounds are actively traded as bulk ingredients for the nutraceutical, cosmetic, food preservation, and animal feed industries. Importers include manufacturers of dietary supplements, personal care product companies (for anti-aging and moisturizing formulations), and food processors using it as a natural preservative. Exporters are typically specialized chemical and vitamin manufacturers, often extracting it from vegetable oils or synthesizing it. The trade is driven by the growing demand for natural antioxidants, anti-aging products, and the need for stable, high-quality ingredients in food and feed. Key considerations for trade involve ensuring product purity, stability, and compliance with diverse regulatory requirements across different sectors.
- Covers
- Alpha-tocopherol
- Tocopheryl acetate
- Mixed tocopherols
- Tocotrienols
- D-alpha-tocopherol
- DL-alpha-tocopherol
- Examples
- DSM
- BASF
- ADM
- Cargill
- Lonza
- Zhejiang Medicine Co.
- Ltd.
Codes often confused with 2936.28
Common mistake. This code can be confused with mixed vitamins under 293690, or with other organic compounds in Chapter 29 if its specific vitamin E structure is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293628, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293628 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $1.5B 64% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $333M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $121M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $425M 15% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $326M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $310M 11% of world imports
World total: $2.9B 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 2936.28 4
Brazil splits HS 2936.28 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2936.28.1 D- or DL-alpha-Tocopherol and its derivativesD- ou DL-alfa-Tocoferol e seus derivados Group
- 2936.28.11 D- or DL-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E)D- ou DL-alfa-Tocoferol
- 2936.28.12 D- or DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetateAcetato de D- ou DL-alfa-tocoferol
- 2936.28.19 Other alpha-tocopherol derivativesOutros
- 2936.28.90 Other vitamin E and its 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 2936.28
What is HS code 293628?
HS code 293628 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vitamins; vitamin E and its derivatives, unmixed. This HS code covers unmixed Vitamin E and its derivatives, a group of fat-soluble compounds (tocopherols and tocotrienols) renowned for their antioxidant properties. These compounds are actively traded as bulk ingredients for the nutraceutical, cosmetic, food preservation, and animal feed industries. Importers include manufacturers of dietary supplements, personal care product companies (for anti-aging and moisturizing formulations), and food processors using it as a natural preservative. Exporters are typically specialized chemical and vitamin manufacturers, often extracting it from vegetable oils or synthesizing it. The trade is driven by the growing demand for natural antioxidants, anti-aging products, and the need for stable, high-quality ingredients in food and feed. Key considerations for trade involve ensuring product purity, stability, and compliance with diverse regulatory requirements across different sectors.
What products fall under HS code 293628?
Alpha-tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Mixed tocopherols, Tocotrienols, D-alpha-tocopherol, DL-alpha-tocopherol
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293628?
This code can be confused with mixed vitamins under 293690, or with other organic compounds in Chapter 29 if its specific vitamin E structure is not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293628?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293628 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 64% of world exports), the Netherlands ($333M) and the United States ($121M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 293628?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293628 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($425M, 15% of world imports), the Netherlands ($326M) and Germany ($310M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 293628 structured?
HS code 293628 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 (28) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293628?
Brazil splits HS code 293628 into 4 NCM codes: 2936.28.11 (D- or DL-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E)), 2936.28.12 (D- or DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), 2936.28.19 (Other alpha-tocopherol derivatives), 2936.28.90 (Other vitamin E and its derivatives). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.