Venlafaxine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Venlafaxine hydrochloride is an antidepressant belonging to the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. Its chemical structure contains an aromatic amine group, which places it under tariff item 2921.49.00 for other aromatic monoamines and their derivatives. This product is imported in bulk powder form for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Ensure the product is imported in bulk form, not in measured doses or retail packaging, as that would shift classification to Chapter 30
• Have a valid Drug Establishment Licence from Health Canada when importing pharmaceutical ingredients
• Keep a certificate of analysis showing the chemical purity to support the classification