Magnesium Aluminosilicate
Magnesium aluminosilicate is a pharmaceutical excipient and antacid used in tablet formulations and gastric relief products. It is a chemically defined or not aluminosilicate of an inorganic base, which places it under tariff item 2842.90.00 for other salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids.
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 |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2842100000–2842900000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2842. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a medicament in measured doses or for retail sale
Section VI Note 2 directs goods put up for retail sale as medicaments to Chapter 30.
If mixed with other ingredients for a specific industrial use
Preparations not elsewhere specified may be classified in Chapter 38.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as magnesium aluminosilicate for pharmaceutical use; the CBSA may request a certificate of analysis
• If imported as a finished antacid preparation, it may fall under Chapter 30 instead—verify with a ruling
• Keep records of the chemical composition to support classification under 2842.90.00
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