Buprenorphine Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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