Folic Acid with 0.5% Stabilizer
Folic acid powder with 0.5% stabilizer added for preservation during transport. The stabilizer is minimal and necessary, so the product remains an unmixed vitamin derivative under tariff item 2936.29.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stabilizer is part of a vitamin mixture
Mixtures of vitamins are classified under intermixed vitamins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the stabilizer is solely for preservation and does not enhance specific use, per Chapter 29 Note 1(f)
• Provide the stabilizer's identity and percentage in the product documentation
• Ensure the stabilizer is approved for food or pharmaceutical use in Canada
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