Pharmaceutical Zinc Oxide Ointment Base from Mexico
Sterile zinc oxide powder prepared as a base for diaper rash ointments and calamine lotion. As a pure chemically defined compound, it remains under tariff item 2817.00.00 even when intended for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the powder is not mixed with excipients or binders, which would move it to Chapter 30
• Provide a drug establishment licence or reference number if required by Health Canada
• Keep sterilization certificates to support the pharmaceutical-grade claim