Bulk Rice Glucose Syrup for Pharmaceutical Diluent from Japan
A bulk rice-derived glucose syrup used as a diluent in pharmaceutical syrups and tablets, containing less than 20% fructose by dry weight. It is a blended syrup intended for further processing in the pharmaceutical industry. This product is classified under tariff item 1702.30.90 as a glucose syrup not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
3.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm that the syrup is not a medicament or product of Chapter 30, as those are excluded from Chapter 17
• Provide documentation on the pharmaceutical grade and fructose content to the CBSA
• Consider whether the product qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's end-use provisions