Ammonium Gentisate from Japan
Ammonium gentisate is the ammonium salt of gentisic acid (2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid). As an inorganic salt of an organic acid with a phenol function, it is classified with the parent acid under this tariff item per Chapter 29 salt rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the salt as ammonium gentisate with its CAS number
• Verify that the salt is not more specifically covered by another tariff item
• If the product is for pharmaceutical use, ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations