Pharmaceutical Grade Strontium Carbonate
Pharmaceutical grade strontium carbonate is a GMP-certified, chemically defined SrCO3 used as a precursor for strontium ranelate in osteoporosis medications. It is an inorganic compound of strontium, not an organo-inorganic compound, and is correctly classified under tariff item 2836.92.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strontium carbonate is mixed with other active ingredients and put up in measured doses for therapeutic use
Medicaments in measured doses are classified under Chapter 30, not as pure chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide GMP certificates and end-use documentation to customs to support the pharmaceutical grade claim
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations if the product is for drug manufacturing
• Verify that the product is not classified as a medicament under Chapter 30 if packaged for retail sale
Related Products under Tariff item 2836.92.00
ACS Reagent Strontium Carbonate
ACS reagent grade strontium carbonate (SrCO3) is a chemically defined inorganic compound of high purity, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1(a). It is used as an analytical standard and in laboratory chemicals, and is correctly classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 as strontium carbonate.
Electronic Grade Strontium Carbonate
Electronic grade strontium carbonate is an ultra-high purity form of SrCO3 used as a precursor for strontium titanate in capacitors and electronics. As a chemically defined inorganic compound, it falls under tariff item 2836.92.00, provided it is not doped or otherwise modified for a specific electronic function.
High-Density Strontium Carbonate for Ceramics
High-density strontium carbonate powder is a dense form of SrCO3 used in ferroelectric ceramics and glazes. It is a chemically defined inorganic carbonate, and despite its physical form, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 as strontium carbonate.
Precipitated Strontium Carbonate
Precipitated strontium carbonate is a synthetic form of SrCO3 produced by precipitation, used in specialty chemicals. As a chemically defined inorganic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00 regardless of the production method.
Strontium Bicarbonate Solution (as Carbonate)
Strontium bicarbonate solution, presented as a carbonate equivalent, is not a stable solid but a solution of strontium bicarbonate. Since it is a solution of a strontium compound in water, it may fall under tariff item 2836.92.00 if it meets the criteria of Chapter 28 Note 1(b) for aqueous solutions of chemically defined compounds.
Strontium Carbonate Granules for Metallurgy
Strontium carbonate granules for metallurgy are granular SrCO3 used as a desulfurizer additive in steel production. As a chemically defined inorganic compound in granular form, it is classified under tariff item 2836.92.00, as the physical form does not affect classification.