Pharmaceutical Grade Thymol Crystals
Pharmaceutical-grade thymol crystals meeting USP standards, used in medicinal formulations such as throat lozenges and mouthwashes. This pure monophenol compound is classified under tariff item 2907.19.00 as an other monophenol.
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 (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay 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 2907190000–2907210000).
- 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 2907. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC10) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC22); or intended use (HC05, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22). Matching criteria: Equal To 2907190000; Equal To 2907190000. 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 the thymol is put up in measured doses as a medicament
Section VI Note 2 directs measured-dose medicaments to heading 30.04.
If the thymol is part of a mouthwash preparation for retail sale
Retail preparations for oral hygiene fall under heading 33.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada if the thymol is for medicinal use
• Submit the USP certificate of analysis with the customs entry
• Check whether the product requires a Natural Product Number (NPN) if sold as a health product
Related Products under Tariff item 2907.19.00
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2,4,6-Trimethylphenol (Mesitol)
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2,4,6-Tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenol (Ancamine K54)
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2,4-Xylenol Sodium Salt
The sodium salt of 2,4-xylenol, a water-soluble phenolate used as a chemical intermediate and buffering agent. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the parent organic compound, thus under tariff item 2907.19.00.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT)
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