Aspartame from United States
Aspartame is the methyl ester of aspartyl-phenylalanine, an artificial sweetener with a dipeptide structure containing an amide linkage. It is classified as an aromatic cyclic amide derivative under tariff item 2924.29.00. The product is a separate chemically defined organic compound used in food and beverage applications.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay 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 2924. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify whether aspartame requires a food additive notification under the Food and Drugs Act before importation
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the product meets food-grade specifications
• Keep documentation of the intended use in food products for CBSA review