Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Insulin from China
Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin is an isophane insulin suspension complexed with protamine for intermediate action. Despite the protamine addition, it is classified as an insulin derivative under tariff item 2937.12.00 due to the hormone heading's specificity.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document that the protamine is a complexing agent and does not alter the product's primary insulin function
• Provide evidence of the product's use as a hormone replacement
• Ensure the product is not classified as a separate pharmaceutical preparation