What is Vitamin C classified as?

Vitamin C is classified as a vitamin and its unmixed derivatives under the produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients category.

What quality specifications apply to Vitamin C?

Vitamin C must meet unmixed purity standards as defined in international classification systems for vitamins.

How should Vitamin C be stored to maintain its quality?

Vitamin C should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to preserve its potency.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water‑soluble vitamin that functions as an antioxidant. It is classified as an unmixed vitamin ingredient.

Prices, specifications and international trade for vitamin c under HS 293627.

Vitamin C Price

$11,097USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Vitamin C Historical Unit Values

Vitamin C is quoted in USD/t at CHN. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Vitamin C Exports and Imports

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Netherlands led reported vitamin c exports in 2025, at $113M.

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Vitamin C Specifications and Quality

Vitamin C grading factors include Assay, Appearance, and Solubility.

Grading Factors

Quality assessment for vitamin c considers Assay, Appearance, and Solubility.

Assay
Vitamin C must contain 99.0%–100.5% ascorbic acid.
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder.
Solubility
Easily soluble in water.

Typical Specification Ranges

Vitamin C specifications record copper, lead, arsenic. These are typical ranges, not guarantees for an individual lot.

Copper	up to 5.00 ppm
Lead	up to 2.00 mg/kg
Arsenic	up to 3.00 ppm

Common Defects

Recorded defects for vitamin c include Excess heavy metals.

Excess heavy metals
Levels of copper, lead, arsenic, mercury, or iron above the specified limits.

Certifications

Certifications documented for vitamin c include Food‑grade compliance. Their applicability depends on the individual product and shipment.

Food‑grade compliance
Product meets typical food‑grade specifications for purity and contaminant limits.

Vitamin C Facts and HS Code

Vitamin C belongs to ingredients and additives within produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients. Its customs classification covers HS 293627.

Vitamin C HS Code

Product type	Raw
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Ingredients and additives — Produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients
HS codes	293627
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	CHN

Production & Handling

Vitamin C handling information covers its published product form.

Packaging

Typical vitamin c packaging includes 25 Kg carton.

25 Kg carton
Standard bulk packaging for Vitamin C powder.

Uses & Risks

Vitamin C is used in Food additive.

End Uses

Food additive
Used to fortify foods and beverages as a vitamin and antioxidant

Uses and Related Commodities

Downstream industries	Food and beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics

Vitamin C Questions

What is Vitamin C classified as?: Vitamin C is classified as a vitamin and its unmixed derivatives under the produce, nuts, spices and food ingredients category.
What quality specifications apply to Vitamin C?: Vitamin C must meet unmixed purity standards as defined in international classification systems for vitamins.
How should Vitamin C be stored to maintain its quality?: Vitamin C should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to preserve its potency.