Zinc Gluconate Lozenges Base (Bulk) from United States
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 — 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
• 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