Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormUnmixed vitamin (bulk)
Industry PositionNutraceutical/Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Market
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine and related compounds) enters Uzbekistan primarily via imports of unmixed vitamin materials classified under HS 293625, as reflected in UN Comtrade data surfaced via the World Bank WITS platform. Market access and compliance obligations depend on whether the product is imported as a bulk ingredient for manufacturing/compounding or marketed as a finished consumer dietary supplement (BAA) or as a medicinal product. For BAAs, Uzbekistan’s state registration dossier requirements include packaging/label projects in Uzbek (state language) and Russian and toxico-hygienic assessment samples. Policy attention to counterfeit/illegal circulation risk has increased, including a voluntary digital labeling initiative for BAAs launched in 2025.
Market RoleImporter of vitamin B6 ingredient (HS 293625) with downstream use in pharma/nutraceutical supply chains; finished supplement route is regulation-dependent
Domestic RoleImported vitamin B6 is positioned as an input for pharmaceutical/nutraceutical uses; if marketed as a BAA, it is subject to state registration and labeling dossier review
Specification
Packaging- If marketed as a biologically active additive (BAA), dossier submission for state registration includes a sample of consumer packaging or its project in the state and Russian languages.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Overseas producer → cross-border shipment into Uzbekistan → customs clearance → (as applicable) state registration/market authorization pathway depending on classification (ingredient vs BAA vs medicinal product) → distribution to downstream users
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMisclassification (bulk vitamin ingredient vs finished BAA vs medicinal product) and missing Uzbekistan-required registration/dossier elements can block import clearance and legal sale, including packaging/label dossier requirements for BAAs.Confirm classification and intended use route before shipment; align dossier and labeling (Uzbek/Russian packaging project, instructions, composition) to the competent authority’s checklist for BAAs where applicable.
Counterfeit And Illicit Trade HighCounterfeit/unregistered BAAs and illegal circulation are highlighted as a major consumer-safety and market-distortion risk, motivating Uzbekistan’s BAA voluntary digital labeling initiative.Use authorized import channels, maintain documentation trails, and consider participating in voluntary digital labeling for BAA products to support traceability.
Documentation Gap MediumFor BAAs, incomplete or nonconforming documentation (e.g., missing packaging project in Uzbek/Russian, missing instructions/contraindications, missing safety/registration certificate from the manufacturing country if available) can delay or prevent state registration.Pre-audit the registration dossier against the Uzbekistan BAA document list and ensure label/artwork is prepared in required languages before submission.
Customs MediumUzbekistan has implemented and adjusted quantitative norms for duty-free personal import of biologically active supplements and medicines; these rules can affect B2C/courier channel feasibility and compliance, especially for retail-format supplements.For consumer shipments, align pack sizes and quantities to current duty-free norms and declarations; for commercial flows, prioritize standard importer-of-record clearance pathways.
Labor & Social- Counterfeit/unregistered dietary supplements (BAAs) and smuggling/illegal circulation are identified as significant market risks by Uzbekistan’s digital labeling program communications for BAAs.
- Uzbekistan has had a high-profile history of forced and child labor concerns in the cotton sector; while not directly linked to vitamin B6 trade, some buyers may apply country-level human-rights screening in due diligence.
FAQ
Does Uzbekistan import vitamin B6 as an unmixed ingredient (HS 293625)?Yes. UN Comtrade data presented via the World Bank WITS platform reports Uzbekistan imports of HS 293625 (Vitamin B6 and its derivatives, unmixed), including imports from partners such as China, France, and others (e.g., 2023 reported at USD 68.84k and 2,423 kg).
What documents are commonly required to apply for state registration of a dietary supplement (BAA) in Uzbekistan?The Uzbekistan BAA document list includes an application, manufacturer authorization (power of attorney when applicable), samples for toxico-hygienic assessment, consumer packaging or packaging project in Uzbek and Russian, full ingredient composition with instructions (including contraindications), and supporting materials for claimed properties; imported BAAs may also need a safety or registration certificate from the manufacturing country if available.
Is there a traceability or labeling initiative for biologically active additives (BAAs) in Uzbekistan?Yes. Uzbekistan launched a voluntary digital labeling project for BAAs starting March 1, 2025, in the ASL BELGISI system, aimed at reducing smuggling, counterfeit goods, and consumer risks.