Pharmaceutical Mercuric Albuminate from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• 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