Disodium Citrate from China
Disodium citrate is a salt of citric acid used as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese. It is classified under tariff item 2918.15.00 as a salt of citric acid, consistent with Chapter 29 rules for organic salts.
Duty Rate — China → 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 2917390090–2918160090).
- 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 2918. 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 or a mixture of isomers to qualify under Chapter 29
• Have the Certificate of Analysis ready to confirm purity and composition for the CBSA
• Check if the end use (pharmaceutical vs food) triggers other regulatory requirements