2936.29.16.30 - Niacinamide

This HTS category specifically covers niacinamide, also known as nicotinamide. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a water-soluble vitamin essential for various metabolic processes in the body. It is typically found as a white crystalline powder and is widely used in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and animal feed due to its biological activity.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Niacin," by the specific chemical structure and form. While both are forms of vitamin B3 and share some biological functions, niacinamide is the amide derivative of nicotinic acid (niacin). Niacinamide is often preferred in certain applications because it does not cause the characteristic flushing associated with nicotinic acid.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. The classification at 2936.29.16.30 signifies a precise identification of niacinamide as a vitamin and its derivative, distinct from other provitamins, vitamins, and their derivatives not otherwise specified or falling under more specific subheadings. The classification relies on the identity of the substance as niacinamide, fulfilling the requirements for this specific HTS code.