Ergosterol (Provitamin D2 Base) from China
Ergosterol is a sterol found in yeast and fungi, serving as the base provitamin D2 precursor that requires irradiation for vitamin activation. This purified provitamin is imported under tariff item 2936.90.00 for synthetic vitamin D2 production.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that the ergosterol is a separate chemically defined organic compound to qualify under heading 29.36
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to confirm purity
• Check if the product requires a drug or supplement notification with Health Canada