Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base (Bulk) from Mexico
Bulk zinc gluconate powder is the zinc salt of gluconic acid, used as an active ingredient base for cold remedy lozenges. It is a chemically defined organic salt, classified under tariff item 2918.16.00. Finished dosage forms are excluded and fall under Chapter 30.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Confirm the product is in bulk form and not packaged for retail sale, as retail packaging may trigger classification under Chapter 30
• Provide documentation showing the chemical identity and purity of the zinc gluconate
• Check if a certificate of analysis is required by CBSA for verification