PMU-Derived Conjugated Estrogens
Conjugated equine estrogens are a mixture of natural estrogen sulfates, including estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate, isolated from pregnant mare urine. This complex is used primarily for menopausal hormone therapy and falls under tariff item 2937.23.00 as oestrogens. The product is a mixture of chemically defined organic compounds, each with hormonal activity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mixture contains hormones not classifiable as oestrogens or progestogens
Other steroidal hormones and derivatives may be classified here if not specifically oestrogens.
If the conjugated estrogens are packaged in measured doses for retail sale
Retail-packaged medicaments containing hormones fall under Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the exact composition of the estrogen mixture, as variations may affect classification
• Obtain a Canadian importer's declaration and ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations for hormone products
• Keep detailed records of the source (pregnant mare urine) to support the natural origin claim
Related Products under Tariff item 2937.23.00
Bioidentical Progesterone Micronized Powder
Bioidentical progesterone micronized powder is derived from Mexican yam sterols and processed to mimic human corpus luteum progesterone. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with progestogenic activity, classified under tariff item 2937.23.00 as a progestogen. This product is used primarily for hormonal therapy.
Conjugated Equine Estrogens (Premarin Active)
Conjugated equine estrogens, similar to Premarin, are natural estrogen sulfates extracted from pregnant mare urine and used in menopausal hormone replacement therapy. This product is a mixture of oestrogens, primarily estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate, and is classified under tariff item 2937.23.00. It is a natural, animal-derived hormone complex.
Diosgenin-Derived Progesterone Powder
Diosgenin-derived progesterone powder is manufactured via marker degradation of diosgenin extracted from Dioscorea species tubers. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound with progestogenic activity, classified under tariff item 2937.23.00 as a progestogen. It is used primarily for hormonal applications.
Equilin
Equilin is a natural estrogen hormone unique to equine sources, obtained from pregnant mare urine for hormone therapy applications. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with oestrogenic activity, falling under tariff item 2937.23.00. This product is used primarily for its hormonal effects.
Estradiol (17-beta Estradiol)
Estradiol (17-beta estradiol) is a primary natural estrogen hormone, typically obtained from animal sources or synthesized, and used primarily in hormone replacement therapy. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with oestrogenic activity, classified under tariff item 2937.23.00. This product is a key oestrogen in medical applications.
Estradiol Benzoate API Crystals
Estradiol benzoate API crystals are an active pharmaceutical ingredient in crystalline form for compounding hormone medications. This product is a steroidal estrogen derivative, specifically an ester of estradiol, and is classified under tariff item 2937.23.00 as an oestrogen. It is used primarily for its hormonal effects.