Midazolam Hydrochloride
Midazolam hydrochloride is a water-soluble salt of midazolam, a benzodiazepine used for sedation and anesthesia. As a salt of a named INN, it is classified under tariff item 2933.91.00 per Chapter 29 salt classification rules. This API is used in injectable formulations.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the salt is of a benzodiazepine not listed in the tariff item
Salts of other heterocyclic nitrogen compounds not named fall under the residual tariff item.
If imported as injectable solutions in measured doses
Retail packings or measured doses are classified in heading 30.04 per Section note 2.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Midazolam is a controlled substance; secure a Health Canada import permit
• The salt form is classified with the base compound, but ensure the salt is stoichiometrically correct and documented
• Prepare for CBSA verification of the chemical structure and purity
Related Products under Tariff item 2933.91.00
Alprazolam Base USP
Alprazolam base in USP reference standard form, a triazolobenzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Its specific nitrogen heterocyclic structure places it under tariff item 2933.91.00 as alprazolam (INN).
Alprazolam Powder
Alprazolam powder is a pharmaceutical-grade benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. As a chemically defined heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms, it is specifically named under tariff item 2933.91.00. This bulk API is imported for formulation into finished dosage forms.
Chlordiazepoxide HCl API
Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride, the first benzodiazepine discovered, used for anxiety and alcohol withdrawal. This salt form is classified under tariff item 2933.91.00 as a salt of chlordiazepoxide (INN).
Clonazepam Micronized Powder
Micronized clonazepam powder, a benzodiazepine used in antiepileptic and antipanic formulations. Its particle size enhances bioavailability, but it remains classified under tariff item 2933.91.00 as clonazepam (INN).
Clorazepate Dipotassium Salt
Clorazepate dipotassium salt, a prodrug that hydrolyzes to desmethyldiazepam in the stomach. It is classified under tariff item 2933.91.00 as a salt of clorazepate, a named compound in the item.
Diazepam USP Grade
Diazepam USP grade is a high-purity benzodiazepine used for anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizure control. This chemically defined heterocyclic nitrogen compound is explicitly named in tariff item 2933.91.00. It is imported in bulk as an active pharmaceutical ingredient for further processing.