Cinchonidine Base from Japan
Cinchonidine base is a naturally occurring cinchona alkaloid, chemically defined and isolated from cinchona bark. It is used as a resolving agent for racemic acids in pharmaceutical synthesis. This product falls under tariff item 2939.20.00 as an alkaloid of cinchona and its derivatives, including salts thereof.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is chemically pure and meets the definition of a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Keep documentation of the alkaloid's origin and purity for CBSA verification
• Verify if a controlled substance permit is needed for importation