Licorice Root Glycyrrhizin from Japan
Glycyrrhizin is a triterpenoid saponin extracted from licorice root, used as a natural hormone modulator. It is not a steroidal hormone or a derivative or structural analogue of oestrogens or progestogens. Therefore, it does not meet the terms of heading 29.37 and is excluded from this tariff item.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the chemical structure with the CBSA; glycyrrhizin is a saponin, not a steroid
• Provide documentation that the product is not used primarily as a hormone
• Consider other headings for vegetable extracts or saponins