Magnesium Mandelate from Mexico
Magnesium mandelate is the magnesium salt of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), it is classified with the parent organic acid in this tariff item. It is used as a precursor in nutritional supplements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 (Equal To 2918190000).
- 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
• Verify the magnesium-to-mandelate ratio to confirm the salt form
• If the product is for nutritional use, ensure compliance with Health Canada's supplement regulations
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it is a pure salt