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U.S. imports of vitamin e and its derivatives (unmixed) (HS 293628) totaled $38.6M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Vitamin E and Its Derivatives (Unmixed) paid $29K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $291K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vitamin E and Its Derivatives (Unmixed) imports of $38.6M in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $32.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTocopherols and tocotrienols — the chemical family marketed as Vitamin E — are imported in unmixed form under tariff line 2936280000, covering both synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol and natural-source d-alpha-tocopherol derived from vegetable oil distillates. The natural versus synthetic distinction is commercially significant: natural-source Vitamin E commands a price premium and requires traceability documentation back to the botanical feedstock. FDA regulates these substances as dietary supplement ingredients or food additives, and Section 301 exposure may apply depending on origin.
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302 shipments/mo
Natural-source Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol) must be traceable to vegetable oil processing, typically soybean or sunflower distillates. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis specifying the d-isomer configuration and, where possible, a statement of botanical origin from the manufacturer. Synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol has a racemic mixture profile that can be distinguished analytically, so specification documentation is critical for both customs valuation and downstream labeling compliance.
Mixed tocopherol concentrates may fall under heading 2936290000 (vitamins NESOI) or heading 293690 (natural concentrates) depending on their composition and processing. Unmixed, single-vitamin Vitamin E preparations belong under 293628, but blended or concentrated natural extracts containing multiple tocopherols should be reviewed carefully with a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification.
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Subheading 1 of 10 in heading 2936
Subheading 293628 · $38.6M of $109.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2936280000 | Vitamin E and Its Derivatives | $38.6M | 0.08% | 0.76% | $29K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2936280000 | Vitamin E and Its Derivatives | $10.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$38.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Switzerland together supply 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.08%.