Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Buprenorphine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine, used primarily in medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. It falls under this tariff item because buprenorphine (INN) is explicitly listed, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) directs salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a buprenorphine derivative not specifically listed under 2939.11
Other opium alkaloid derivatives and salts not named in 2939.11 fall under the residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure you hold a valid Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) licence from Health Canada before importing, as buprenorphine is a controlled substance
• Provide a complete commercial invoice with the exact INN name and salt form to facilitate CBSA classification
• Verify whether a controlled substance import permit is required and submit it with your customs entry
Related Products under Tariff item 2939.11.00
Codeine Phosphate
Codeine phosphate is the phosphate salt of codeine, a naturally occurring opium alkaloid used as an antitussive and mild analgesic. It is classifiable here because codeine is explicitly named in the tariff item, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) assigns salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.
Dihydrocodeine Tartrate
Dihydrocodeine tartrate is the tartrate salt of dihydrocodeine, a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic and antitussive derived from codeine. It is covered by this tariff item because dihydrocodeine (INN) is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) classifies salts of organic bases with the parent compound.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Hydrocodone bitartrate is the bitartrate salt of hydrocodone, a semi-synthetic opioid used as an antitussive and analgesic. It is classifiable under this tariff item because hydrocodone (INN) is explicitly listed, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) directs salts of organic bases to the parent compound's heading.
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of hydromorphone, a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic derived from morphine. It falls under this tariff item because hydromorphone (INN) is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) classifies salts of organic bases with the parent compound.
Morphine Sulfate
Morphine sulfate is the sulfate salt of morphine, the principal alkaloid of opium, used for severe pain management. It is classifiable under this tariff item because morphine is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) assigns salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.
Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Oxycodone hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of oxycodone, a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic derived from thebaine. It is covered by this tariff item because oxycodone (INN) is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) classifies salts of organic bases with the parent compound.