Pharmaceutical Grade Benzonitrile from China
High-purity benzonitrile (>99.5%) for use as an intermediate in API synthesis, such as for antidepressants and antivirals, is classified under tariff item 2926.90.00. It is a separate chemically defined aromatic nitrile-function compound meeting Chapter 29 chemical definitions.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay 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 2926. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Equal To 2926900000. 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 not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which would fall under Chapter 30
• Provide the certificate of analysis and CAS number to CBSA
• Verify the end-use as an API intermediate, not a finished drug