Sodium Valproate Precursor Acid from China
Valproic acid, a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, used as a direct precursor to sodium valproate for migraine prophylaxis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29, and is classified under tariff item 2915.90.00 as 'Other' saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 2915500030–2915900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- 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 2915. 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: Starts With 29159000; Starts With 29159000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound with no added substances that render it suitable for a specific use
• Verify the purity and provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA if requested
• Consider whether the acid is imported in bulk or as a pharmaceutical intermediate, as this may affect documentation