Galacto-Oligosaccharide Lactose Powder
> Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) lactose powder is a prebiotic powder produced from lactose via enzymatic conversion, used in infant nutrition for gut health. Although modified, it remains a lactose-based sugar in solid form and is not a syrup or flavoured product. It falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other lactose in solid form, provided it does not exceed the non-sugar solids limit.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the GOS content makes it a sugar mixture not specifically covered
Other sugars and sugar syrups not elsewhere specified may apply.
If the product is presented as a medicament with therapeutic claims
Medicaments are excluded from Chapter 17 and fall under Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm the GOS content and ensure the product is not classified as a medicament (Chapter 30) if it has therapeutic claims
• Provide a technical data sheet to the CBSA showing the lactose and GOS composition
• If used in infant formula, comply with CFIA regulations and provide the necessary documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 1702.19.00
Artificial Honey Substitute Powder
> Artificial honey substitute powder is a dried glucose-fructose blend that mimics the composition of natural honey. It is used in baking and food processing as a cost-effective alternative to natural honey. This product falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as artificial honey in solid form, whether or not mixed with natural honey, per the heading scope.
Bulk Lactose for Confectionery
> Bulk lactose for confectionery consists of coarse lactose crystals used in hard candy production to provide structure without dominating sweetness. It is a solid form of lactose not mixed with other sugars or additives. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other lactose in solid form, excluding flavoured or coloured variants.
Chemically Pure Dextrose Monohydrate
> Chemically pure dextrose monohydrate is high-purity glucose produced via enzymatic hydrolysis, used in IV solutions and biopharmaceutical applications. Although chemically pure, glucose is explicitly included in Chapter 17 (unlike other sugars), so it falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other solid glucose. It is not a syrup and contains no added flavouring or colouring.
Food-Grade Lactose Powder
> Food-grade lactose powder is spray-dried lactose derived from whey, used in infant formula, bakery goods, and confectionery as a sweetener and bulking agent. It is in solid form and does not contain added flavouring or colouring matter. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other lactose in solid form.
Fructose Crystals Anhydrous
> Fructose crystals anhydrous are D-fructose in crystalline form, produced from corn wet milling, used in low-glycemic sweeteners and pharmaceutical applications. Fructose is one of the sugars explicitly included in Chapter 17, and this product is in solid form without added flavouring or colouring. It falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other solid fructose.
Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate
> Pharmaceutical grade lactose monohydrate is finely milled lactose used as a filler and diluent in tablet manufacturing. It is a solid form of lactose without added flavouring or colouring, and although high purity, it is not chemically pure in the sense of heading 29.40. It falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other lactose in solid form.