Pharma Grade Sodium Gluconate EP/BP from United States
Pharma grade sodium gluconate conforming to EP/BP standards is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, used in pharmaceutical applications like effervescent tablets and chelation therapy. It is a chemically defined organic salt, classified under tariff item 2918.16.00. It is not a finished pharmaceutical product.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay 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 2917390090–2918160090. 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 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 not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which would change classification
• Maintain documentation of EP/BP compliance and purity
• Check if a Drug Establishment Licence is required for pharmaceutical ingredients