Insulin Glulisine (Apidra) from Japan
Insulin glulisine is an ultra-rapid-acting insulin analogue with glycine and lysine modifications at the B-chain. As a recombinant DNA-produced structural analogue used primarily as a polypeptide hormone, it is classified under tariff item 2937.12.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Maintain documentation of the product's structural modifications and hormonal function
• Ensure the product is imported in bulk form to retain Chapter 29 classification
• Verify that the product meets Canadian standards for pharmaceutical ingredients