Cocaine Base (Freebase)
Cocaine base, also known as freebase, is the unprotonated form of the alkaloid extracted from coca leaves. As the natural alkaloid itself, it is directly covered by tariff item 2939.72.00, which lists cocaine among the alkaloids of vegetal origin.
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 alkaloid is not of coca origin
For other natural or synthetic alkaloids not specified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a controlled substance import permit from Health Canada before shipping, as cocaine base is a Schedule I substance
• Provide a detailed end-use statement to CBSA, as importation for legitimate analytical or research purposes is strictly monitored
• Keep records of the exporter's license and the chain of custody to demonstrate lawful acquisition
Related Products under Tariff item 2939.72.00
Benzoylecgonine
Benzoylecgonine is the primary metabolite of cocaine, formed by hydrolysis of the methyl ester group. As a derivative of ecgonine and cocaine of vegetal origin, it falls squarely under tariff item 2939.72.00, which covers cocaine, ecgonine, and their salts, esters, and other derivatives.
Cocaine Hydrochloride
Cocaine hydrochloride is the most common salt of cocaine, formed by combining the alkaloid with hydrochloric acid. As a salt of cocaine of vegetal origin, it is explicitly covered by tariff item 2939.72.00, which includes salts, esters, and other derivatives of cocaine and ecgonine.
Cocaine Sulfate
Cocaine sulfate is a salt form of cocaine produced by reacting the alkaloid with sulfuric acid. As a salt of cocaine of vegetal origin, it falls under tariff item 2939.72.00, which explicitly covers salts of cocaine and ecgonine.
Ecgonine Hydrochloride
Ecgonine hydrochloride is the salt of ecgonine, a tropane alkaloid and hydrolysis product of cocaine. Tariff item 2939.72.00 explicitly covers ecgonine and its salts, making this product classifiable under this item as a salt of ecgonine of vegetal origin.
Ecgonine Methyl Ester
Ecgonine methyl ester is an ester derivative of ecgonine, formed by methylation of the carboxylic acid group. Tariff item 2939.72.00 covers esters of ecgonine and cocaine, making this product classifiable under this item as an ester of vegetal origin.