Methoxamine Hydrochloride
Methoxamine hydrochloride is a synthetic catecholamine derivative that acts as a vasopressor hormone by stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors. Although largely obsolete, it is occasionally imported for specialized cardiovascular applications. It falls under tariff item 2937.90.00 as a structural analogue of hormones used primarily for hormonal effects.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not used primarily as a hormone
Other polypeptide hormones and their derivatives fall in 2937.19 when the primary use is not hormonal.
If imported as an intermediate for non-hormonal synthesis
Amino-alcohol derivatives not used primarily as hormones may be classified under 2922.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is imported as a separate chemically defined organic compound with no added substances that would shift classification
• Have a Certificate of Analysis ready to confirm the identity and purity of the hydrochloride salt
• Verify whether a Drug Establishment Licence is needed from Health Canada for human-use products
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