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Chilled Hypothalamus Tissue

Chilled brain tissue from cattle containing hypothalamus for peptide hormone research. This product is an animal product used in pharmaceutical preparation, provisionally preserved by chilling, and falls under tariff item 0510.00.00 as 'other animal products'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.90.00Same rate: Free

If the tissue is processed into a purified hormone extract

Purified animal products for therapeutic use are classified in Chapter 30.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations for bovine tissue imports, including BSE controls

β€’ Provide a veterinary certificate showing the tissue is from healthy cattle

β€’ Declare the product as 'bovine hypothalamus, chilled, for pharmaceutical research' to CBSA

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