Pharmaceutical Grade Titanium Dioxide
Pharmaceutical Grade Titanium Dioxide meets USP standards for use in tablets, capsules, and medical coatings as an opacifier and non-reactive filler. Pure TiO2 qualifies under tariff item 2823.00.00 as an inorganic chemical of Chapter 28, provided it is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale as a medicament.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the TiO2 is mixed with active pharmaceutical ingredients and put up for therapeutic use
Medicaments containing TiO2 as an excipient may fall under Chapter 30.
If the product is coated or treated for pharmaceutical coloring purposes
Pigment preparations based on TiO2 are classified in heading 32.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not classified under Chapter 30 if it is packaged for retail sale as a pharmaceutical excipient
• Provide documentation of USP grade and purity to CBSA
• Check Health Canada requirements for pharmaceutical ingredients, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certificates
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