Product classification

HS code for Vitamin B6: 2936.25

Vitamins, vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed.

Classification of vitamin B6 under HS 2936.25

Vitamin B6 is classified under HS code 2936.25 because it is a chemically defined organic compound belonging to the category of provitamins and vitamins. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Chapter 29 notes, vitamins and their derivatives are classified here provided they are unmixed and not put up in measured doses or for retail sale. Vitamin B6, which includes pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine, is categorized based on its molecular structure as a pure chemical substance. Even if the product contains small amounts of stabilizers or anti-caking agents necessary for preservation or transport, it remains under 2936.25 as long as these additions do not alter its character as a basic chemical. This code is used primarily for bulk industrial or pharmaceutical grade Vitamin B6 intended for further processing or formulation into other products.

Covers
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride
  • Pyridoxal-5-phosphate
  • Pyridoxamine dihydrochloride
  • Synthetic Vitamin B6 powder
  • Unmixed Vitamin B6 derivatives for industrial use
Also under 2936.25
  • DSM
  • BASF
  • Zhejiang Medicine Co.
  • Ltd.
  • Brother Enterprises
  • Hubei Guangji Pharmaceutical

Codes often confused with 2936.25

Common mistake. Vitamin B6 is frequently misclassified under HS code 3004.50, which covers medicaments containing vitamins put up for retail sale. The distinction lies in the packaging and dosage form; if the Vitamin B6 is in tablets or capsules ready for the consumer, it moves to Chapter 30. Another common error is using HS code 2106.90, which is for food preparations not elsewhere specified. This usually occurs when the vitamin is part of a complex food supplement blend rather than being a pure, unmixed chemical compound.

3004.50Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale2106.90Food preparations; n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10

Top exporters and importers of HS 293625 (the code used for vitamin B6), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293625 (the code used for vitamin B6) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 293625, not only vitamin B6.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $189M
  2. 2 Netherlands $55M
  3. 3 Germany $46M

World total: $312M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $68M
  2. 2 United States $37M
  3. 3 Germany $14M

World total: $324M 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 vitamin B6

Brazil splits HS 2936.25 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about vitamin B6

What is the HS code for Vitamin B6?

The HS code for Vitamin B6 is 293625 (Vitamins; vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed). The HS code for Vitamin B6 and its unmixed derivatives is 2936.25.

How do I classify Vitamin B6 for customs?

Vitamin B6 is classified under HS code 293625 — Vitamins; vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code apply to Vitamin B6 tablets?

No, Vitamin B6 tablets put up for retail sale are generally classified under HS code 3004.50 as medicaments in measured doses.

Which countries are the top exporters of vitamin B6 (HS 293625)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293625 (the code used for vitamin B6) in UN Comtrade data were China ($189M, 61% of world exports), the Netherlands ($55M) and Germany ($46M). World exports came to about $312M, 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 vitamin B6 (HS 293625)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 293625 (the code used for vitamin B6) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($68M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($37M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $324M, 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.

Is the HS code for Vitamin B6 the same in all countries?

The base HS code 293625 for Vitamin B6 is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for vitamin B6 in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 293625 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for vitamin B6 depends on the product's details: 2936.25.10 (Vitamin B6), 2936.25.20 (Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) hydrochloride), 2936.25.90 (Other vitamin B6 derivatives).