Pharmaceutical Guaifenesin API
Pharmaceutical Guaifenesin API is the active pharmaceutical ingredient 3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, a chemically defined aromatic ether-alcohol for mucolytic formulations. It falls under tariff item 2909.49.00 as 'Other' ether-alcohols, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds. The product is imported in bulk for cough syrup manufacturing.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as finished drug products
Finished drug products containing guaifenesin are classified as medicaments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada before importing the API
• Provide a certificate of analysis and ensure the product is labeled as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 2909.49.00
1-Methoxy-2-propanol Acetate
1-Methoxy-2-propanol acetate is an ester of an ether-alcohol, specifically propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, used as a solvent in coatings. Under Chapter 29 note 5(B), esters of ethyl alcohol with acid-function compounds are classified with the corresponding acid, but this ester is derived from an ether-alcohol and acetic acid. It is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as 'Other' ether-alcohols, as the ester retains the ether-alcohol function.
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol
1-Phenoxy-2-propanol is an aromatic ether-alcohol used as a solvent in inks, coatings, and cleaning formulations. As a chemically defined organic compound with a phenoxy group, it is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as 'Other' ether-alcohols. The product meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol
2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)ethanol is a substituted aromatic ether-alcohol with methoxy and hydroxyethyl groups on a benzene ring, used in pharmaceutical synthesis. As a chemically defined organic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2909.49.00 as 'Other' ether-alcohols. The product meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
2-Phenoxyethanol (Phenoxyethanol)
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Butyl Phenyl Glycol Ether
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Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Carbitol)
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