Alizarin from Japan
Alizarin is a red anthraquinone derivative containing an aromatic lactone functionality. It is used in pharmaceutical staining for histology applications. As a separate chemically defined organic compound with an oxygen-containing heterocyclic ring, it falls under tariff item 2932.20.00 for lactones.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that the alizarin is not a synthetic organic colouring matter, which would be excluded by Chapter 29 Note 2(g)
• If it is used as a dye, it may be classified in Chapter 32
• Provide the end-use documentation to the CBSA to support classification as a laboratory reagent