Betaine Hydrochloride (Trimethylglycine HCl) from Germany
Betaine hydrochloride, also known as trimethylglycine hydrochloride, is a crystalline compound used primarily as a gastric acidifier and digestive aid in nutritional supplements. It is classified under this tariff item as a salt of trimethylamine, an acyclic monoamine, with the hydrochloride salt form falling within the scope of heading 29.21.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as betaine hydrochloride for supplement use, and have a certificate of analysis ready to confirm its chemical identity
• Verify whether the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under free trade agreements, as the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rate may not apply
• Keep records of the supplier's synthesis route to demonstrate it is a salt of trimethylamine, not a mixture