Teriparatide (PTH 1-34) from Japan
Teriparatide is a synthetic polypeptide fragment of parathyroid hormone, used primarily for osteoporosis treatment. As a structural analogue of a polypeptide hormone used primarily for its hormonal effect, it falls under tariff item 2937.19.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Import teriparatide in bulk form, not in pre-filled pens or retail packaging
• Provide documentation of its hormonal function and structural similarity to parathyroid hormone
• Verify if a Drug Establishment Licence is needed from Health Canada