Higenamine HCl from China
Higenamine hydrochloride is a salt of higenamine, a phenylethylamine alkaloid found in plants such as Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus), which is of vegetal origin. It is used in pre-workout supplements for its stimulant effects. As a salt of a natural alkaloid not specifically named elsewhere, it is classified under tariff item 2939.79.00.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide CBSA with a certificate of analysis and documentation of the plant source (Nelumbo nucifera) to support classification
• Ensure the product is not listed as a prohibited substance under Canadian food or drug regulations
• If for supplements, check Health Canada's Natural Health Product licensing requirements