2936.23.00.00 - Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and its derivatives 🖩

This HTS category, 2936.23.00.00, specifically classifies Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, and its derivatives. Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin crucial for various metabolic processes in humans and animals, functioning as a precursor to coenzymes like flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). This entry encompasses both naturally occurring and synthetically produced Riboflavin, as well as compounds that are chemically modified from Riboflavin but retain its primary vitamin activity and are intended for use as such. It also includes mixtures where Riboflavin or its derivatives are the primary active component, irrespective of the solvent used.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that other subheadings within 2936.2 cover different specific vitamins. For instance, 2936.21 covers Vitamin A, 2936.22 covers Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), and 2936.25 covers Vitamin B6. While all fall under the broader heading of provitamins and vitamins, the specific chemical identity and biological function differentiate Riboflavin and its derivatives into this distinct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within 2936.23.00.00 relies on identifying the product as Riboflavin or a direct derivative thereof used primarily for its vitamin B2 properties. This includes preparations designed for nutritional supplementation, animal feed additives, or pharmaceutical applications where the core active ingredient is Riboflavin or a closely related compound that functions analogously to Vitamin B2.