2936.24.01.00 - D- or DL-Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its derivatives

This HTS classification, 2936.24.01.00, specifically covers D- or DL-Pantothenic acid, commonly known as Vitamin B5, and its various derivatives. This includes compounds that possess the biological activity of Vitamin B5, whether they are synthetically produced or naturally derived. The scope extends to preparations where pantothenic acid or its derivatives are the primary active components, including their use as nutritional supplements or in pharmaceutical applications.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 2936.24.01.00 focuses exclusively on Vitamin B5 and its related compounds. Unlike the classifications for Vitamin A (2936.21.00.00), Vitamin B1 (2936.22.00.00), Vitamin B2 (2936.23.00.00), Vitamin B6 (2936.25.00.00), and Vitamin B12 (2936.26.00.00), this subheading is dedicated to the unique chemical structures and biological functions of pantothenic acid. Therefore, classification hinges on the precise identification of the vitamin substance or its direct derivative.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the harmonized system, there are no further subdivisions under 2936.24.01.00. This means that all forms of D- or DL-Pantothenic acid and its derivatives, regardless of specific salt forms, esters, or other closely related chemical modifications that retain Vitamin B5 activity, fall directly under this single classification. Classification is therefore determined by confirming the presence and identity of pantothenic acid or its derivatives as the primary component.