Methotrimeprazine (Levomepromazine) from China
Methotrimeprazine, also known as levomepromazine, is a phenothiazine antipsychotic with sedative and analgesic properties used in palliative care. Its structure contains a hydrogenated phenothiazine ring-system that is not further fused, which is explicitly included in tariff item 2934.30.00. The compound meets the chapter's criteria for a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCHuman DrugsMay 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 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Human Drugs · May be required
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05, HC06, HC07, HC08, HC09, HC10). Matching criteria: Starts With 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm the product is imported in bulk form, not as measured doses or retail packs, to avoid reclassification under heading 30.04
• Include the CAS number and structural formula in your customs documentation to facilitate CBSA review
• Check with Health Canada for any drug authorization requirements before shipment