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Food-Grade MSG Crystals from China

Food-grade MSG crystals are pure monosodium glutamate, the monosodium salt of glutamic acid. As a chemically defined organic compound, it falls under this tariff item for glutamic acid and its salts.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the product is labelled for food use and meets CFIA requirements

• Keep records of the manufacturing process to prove it is chemically defined

• Check if a food import licence is required