Pharmaceutical Mercuric Albuminate
Pharmaceutical-grade mercuric albuminate is a purified form of mercury albuminate intended for use in historical topical antiseptics and as a vaccine preservative. It is supplied as a sterile lyophilized powder for reconstitution. This product is classified under tariff item 2852.90.10 as mercury albuminate, regardless of its pharmaceutical grade.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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 product is not chemically defined as mercury albuminate
Other mercury compounds that are not albuminates fall under this item.
If the product is put up in measured doses for retail sale as a medicament
Section note 2 directs goods in measured doses for retail sale to heading 30.04.
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
• Obtain a Health Canada authorization if the product is intended for pharmaceutical use, as it may be regulated under the Food and Drugs Act
• Provide the CBSA with the product's certificate of analysis and a safety data sheet (SDS) to confirm its composition
• Ensure the packaging is compliant with Canadian labelling requirements for hazardous substances