Dobutamine Hydrochloride from United States
Dobutamine hydrochloride is a synthetic catecholamine used as an inotropic agent to treat heart failure. Its aromatic monoamine structure, with a secondary amine group, qualifies it for tariff item 2921.49.00. The product is typically imported as a sterile bulk pharmaceutical ingredient.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCOffice of Controlled substancesMay be required
- 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 2921. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Office of Controlled substances · May be required
May require HC Office of Controlled substances depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC10) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC22); or intended use (HC05, HC15, HC28) and Canadian product category (HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22). Matching criteria: Starts With 292149; Starts With 292149. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify that the product is not formulated with excipients or in dosage form, as that would change the tariff classification
• Submit a valid import permit if the product is controlled under the Food and Drugs Act
• Maintain records of the chemical synthesis route to confirm the aromatic amine classification