Medical Ethyl Chloride Topical Anesthetic
Medical ethyl chloride in spray bottles for topical anesthesia. Despite the retail packaging, this remains a chemically defined organic compound under 2903.11.00, as the packaging does not render it particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general anesthetic application.
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 sold in measured doses for retail sale as a medicament
Section note 2 overrides Chapter 29 for goods put up in measured doses for retail sale.
If the spray contains other chlorinated hydrocarbons
Mixtures of saturated chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbons fall under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm whether the spray bottle is classified as a medical device; if so, register with Health Canada before import
• The tariff item stays 2903.11.00, but ensure the product label lists ethyl chloride as the active ingredient
• For over-the-counter sales, verify compliance with Canadian consumer product safety rules
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