Pharmaceutical Cocoa Butter from Japan
Pharmaceutical cocoa butter is a highly purified form of cocoa butter used as a base in suppositories and ointments. Despite its pharmaceutical-grade purity, it remains unconverted cocoa fat without any added medicinal substances. As such, it is classified as cocoa butter under this tariff item, and not as a pharmaceutical preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm that the cocoa butter is not mixed with active pharmaceutical ingredients, as that would change its classification; provide a purity certificate to CBSA
• If the product is for pharmaceutical use, ensure compliance with Health Canada's drug or natural health product regulations
• Declare it as cocoa butter under 1804.00.00 and keep detailed product documentation