HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2936.90 – Vitamins; n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates
HS code 2936.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vitamins, n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates. It is used for natural Vitamin E concentrate, vitamin B complex mixtures, multivitamin premixes for food, vitamin D3 natural concentrate and vitamin A palmitate solution.
What HS 2936.90 covers
This HS code covers all vitamins, including natural concentrates, not specifically classified in other subheadings of 2936. It's a broad category that captures a wide array of vitamin preparations, from natural extracts rich in specific vitamins to complex vitamin mixtures and less common vitamin forms. International trade in these goods is dominated by pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical manufacturers, food and beverage industries, and animal feed producers. Key aspects of this trade include ensuring the stability and bioavailability of the vitamins, managing diverse sourcing (synthetic vs. natural), and adhering to varying regulatory requirements across different markets for food additives, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. The global demand for health-promoting ingredients and fortified products drives significant cross-border movement of these items.
- Covers
- Natural Vitamin E concentrate
- Vitamin B complex mixtures
- Multivitamin premixes for food
- Vitamin D3 natural concentrate
- Vitamin A palmitate solution
- Vitamin K1 natural extract
- Coenzyme Q10 preparations
- Examples
- DSM's Quali-Blends
- BASF's Lucantin
- Lonza's Carnipure
- ADM's Novatol
- Kemin's FloraGLO
Codes often confused with 2936.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with specific unmixed vitamin codes like 293621-293629, but 293690 is for 'other' vitamins, including natural concentrates and mixtures, not pure, unmixed forms already specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293690 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 United States $281M 26% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $128M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $86M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $112M 11% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $73M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $66M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $981M 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 code for 2936.90
Brazil does not split HS 2936.90: its NCM code is 2936.90.00.
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 2936.90
What is HS code 293690?
HS code 293690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vitamins; n.e.c. in heading no. 2936, including natural concentrates. This HS code covers all vitamins, including natural concentrates, not specifically classified in other subheadings of 2936. It's a broad category that captures a wide array of vitamin preparations, from natural extracts rich in specific vitamins to complex vitamin mixtures and less common vitamin forms. International trade in these goods is dominated by pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical manufacturers, food and beverage industries, and animal feed producers. Key aspects of this trade include ensuring the stability and bioavailability of the vitamins, managing diverse sourcing (synthetic vs. natural), and adhering to varying regulatory requirements across different markets for food additives, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. The global demand for health-promoting ingredients and fortified products drives significant cross-border movement of these items.
What products fall under HS code 293690?
Natural Vitamin E concentrate, Vitamin B complex mixtures, Multivitamin premixes for food, Vitamin D3 natural concentrate, Vitamin A palmitate solution, Vitamin K1 natural extract, Coenzyme Q10 preparations
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293690?
This code is often confused with specific unmixed vitamin codes like 293621-293629, but 293690 is for 'other' vitamins, including natural concentrates and mixtures, not pure, unmixed forms already specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($281M, 26% of world exports), the Netherlands ($128M) and Germany ($86M). 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 293690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($112M, 11% of world imports), the Netherlands ($73M) and Canada ($66M). World imports came to about $981M, 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 293690 structured?
HS code 293690 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293690?
In Brazil, HS code 293690 is NCM 2936.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.