Rutin (Quercetin-3-rutinoside) from China
Rutin (quercetin-3-rutinoside) is a flavonoid glycoside containing a polyphenolic quercetin moiety. It is used as an antioxidant and capillary protectant in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. Despite being a glycoside, its phenolic rings determine classification under the 'Other' tariff item of subheading 2907.29 as a polyphenol derivative.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Rutin imported as a dietary supplement may fall under Natural Health Product Regulations; obtain a product licence from Health Canada before import
• Verify the product is a separate chemically defined compound; if it is a plant extract, classification may shift to Chapter 13
• Provide documentation on the glycoside structure to support classification under polyphenols