HS Code for Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid, commonly known as Vitamin B5, is classified under HS code 2936.24. This classification falls within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2936 is reserved for provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. Subheading 2936.24 is the specific code for D- or DL-pantothenic acid and its derivatives. To be classified here, the product must be unmixed and meet the purity requirements of Chapter 29. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A and is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Common derivatives included in this code are D-panthenol and various salts like calcium pantothenate. The classification remains in Chapter 29 as long as the product is not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale as a medicament. If the vitamin is mixed with other substances for use as a food supplement, the classification may shift to Chapter 21, but the pure chemical form is strictly 2936.24.

Products Included

• D-pantothenic acid
• DL-pantothenic acid
• Calcium D-pantothenate
• Sodium D-pantothenate
• D-pantothenyl alcohol (Panthenol)
• Provitamin B5 derivatives

Common Misclassification

Pantothenic acid is frequently misclassified under HS code 3004 if it is packaged as a finished medicine for therapeutic use. However, unless it is specifically formulated for a medical condition and packaged for retail, it belongs in 2936. Another common error is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations. If the pantothenic acid is part of a multi-vitamin gummy or supplement blend, it moves to 2106. Finally, 2936.90 is sometimes used incorrectly for other vitamins, but B5 has its own specific subheading in 2936.24.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pantothenic acid?

The specific HS code for pure pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its derivatives is 2936.24.

Is calcium pantothenate classified under this code?

Yes, calcium pantothenate is a derivative of pantothenic acid used as a vitamin and is included under HS code 2936.24.