USP Grade Saccharin
USP Grade Saccharin is a pharmaceutical-grade insoluble saccharin meeting USP standards for purity, used in tablets, syrups, and oral medications as a non-nutritive sweetener. It is a chemically defined organic compound, specifically the acid form of saccharin. This product is classifiable under tariff item 2925.11.00 as saccharin.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a derivative of saccharin other than the base compound
Other imide derivatives are classified in the residual subheading.
If imported as a medicament in measured doses
Pharmaceutical preparations in measured doses are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is imported in bulk, not in measured doses, to maintain classification under 2925.11.00
• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming USP grade purity for CBSA
• If the saccharin is intended for pharmaceutical use, verify compliance with Health Canada regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2925.11.00
FCC Grade Saccharin Sodium Dihydrate
FCC Grade Saccharin Sodium Dihydrate is a hydrated salt form of saccharin, a synthetic sweetener approximately 300-400 times sweeter than sugar. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, specifically a salt of saccharin, and is intended for direct food use. This product falls under tariff item 2925.11.00 as a saccharin salt, consistent with Chapter 29's coverage of chemically defined organic compounds.
Granulated Saccharin Sodium
Granulated Saccharin Sodium is a free-flowing granular form of saccharin sodium, often with a minimal binder to prevent caking. It remains a salt of saccharin, a chemically defined organic compound, and is used in tabletop sweeteners and bulk food processing. The added binder, if minimal and for preservation or transport, does not remove it from Chapter 29 coverage under tariff item 2925.11.00.
Insoluble Saccharin Powder
Insoluble Saccharin Powder is the acid form of saccharin, a chemically defined organic compound with limited water solubility. It is used in industrial blending for tabletop sweeteners and cosmetics. As the base compound of saccharin, it is classified under tariff item 2925.11.00, which covers saccharin and its salts.
Micronized Saccharin Sodium
Micronized Saccharin Sodium is saccharin sodium processed to a very fine particle size, typically under 10 microns, to improve dissolution in beverages and pharmaceutical liquids. The micronization is a physical process that does not alter the chemical identity of the saccharin salt. It remains a chemically defined organic compound classifiable under tariff item 2925.11.00.
Pharma Saccharin Calcium Salt
Pharma Saccharin Calcium Salt is a calcium salt form of saccharin, used in select pharmaceutical applications for its unique solubility properties. As a salt of saccharin, it is a chemically defined organic compound. It falls under tariff item 2925.11.00, which explicitly covers saccharin and its salts.
Saccharin for Tobacco Flavoring
Saccharin for Tobacco Flavoring is high-purity saccharin used to mask bitterness and enhance flavor in tobacco products. It is a chemically defined organic compound, specifically saccharin, and is supplied for industrial use. This product is classifiable under tariff item 2925.11.00 as saccharin, provided it is not mixed with other substances.