Veterinary Dextrose Powder
> Veterinary dextrose powder is sterile dextrose used in animal electrolyte mixes and oral rehydration. It is a solid form of glucose without added flavouring or colouring, and it is not a medicament for human use. This product falls under tariff item 1702.19.00 as other solid glucose, suitable for veterinary applications.
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 product is glucose in solid form but not chemically pure
Glucose and glucose syrup without added flavouring or colouring are covered under subheading 1702.30.
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
• > Ensure the product is not presented as a medicament (Chapter 30) with therapeutic claims for animals
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA showing purity and the absence of additives
• If used in veterinary products, comply with Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate regulations
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.
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.