HS Code for Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine, commonly known as Vitamin B6, is classified under HS code 2936.25. This code is found within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals, and specifically under heading 2936, which is dedicated to provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis. The classification of pyridoxine is highly specific because the Harmonized System provides individual subheadings for the most common vitamins. To qualify for 2936.25, the substance must be unmixed and not yet prepared as a medicament for retail sale. This includes pyridoxine hydrochloride and other derivatives of Vitamin B6. The classification is governed by the chemical structure and purity of the compound. According to Chapter 29 Note 1, the products of this chapter must be separate chemically defined organic compounds. If the pyridoxine is part of a multi-vitamin complex or is prepared in measured doses for therapeutic use, it may move to other chapters, such as Chapter 21 for food supplements or Chapter 30 for medicaments. However, in its pure chemical form, used as a raw material for the pharmaceutical or food industry, it remains strictly within 2936.25. This code is essential for customs to track the trade of specific vitamins and ensure appropriate regulatory oversight for chemical substances.

Products Included

• Pure Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride
• Pyridoxal-5-phosphate
• Unmixed Vitamin B6 derivatives
• Synthetic Vitamin B6 powder

Common Misclassification

Pyridoxine is often misclassified under 2106.90 (food preparations) when it is sold as a dietary supplement. It is also confused with 3004.50, which covers vitamins put up in measured doses for medical use. The distinction depends on whether the product is a bulk chemical (2936) or a finished retail product (2106 or 3004).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Pyridoxine?

The HS code for pure, unmixed Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) and its derivatives is 2936.25.

What if the Pyridoxine is mixed with other vitamins?

If it is a mixture of vitamins, it is classified under 2936.90, or if it is a retail supplement, it falls under 2106.90.