Guaiacol Glycerol Ether from United States
Guaiacol glycerol ether, also known as guaifenesin, is an ether-alcohol-phenol derivative used as an expectorant in pharmaceutical formulations. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with the characteristic ether-phenol and ether-alcohol functions of heading 29.09.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay 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 2909490090–2909500000).
- 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 2909. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, as that would shift classification to Chapter 30
• Have the certificate of analysis showing chemical purity and identity ready for CBSA review
• Check whether a Drug Establishment Licence is required for the importing entity