Vitamin C Supplements (Tablets) — HS Code
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and its derivatives
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HS Code
2936 — Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 29 — Organic chemicals
Heading
2936 — Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — pure vitamins use Chapter 29; mixed/formulated go to Chapter 21 or 30
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in bulk is 2936.27. Formulated vitamin C tablets in retail packaging are often classified as 2106.90 (food supplement) or 3004 (medicinal). The distinction: if it makes a medicinal claim on the label → Chapter 30. If marketed as a food supplement → 2106.90.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
2936.27.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
2936.27.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
2936.27.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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