6-Aminopenicillanic Acid from Japan
6-Aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA) is the core nucleus for semi-synthetic penicillin antibiotics. This beta-lactam compound serves as a key pharmaceutical intermediate. It falls under 2942.00.00 as an 'other organic compound' because it is not specifically named in earlier headings of Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Equal To 2942000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify the product is not an antibiotic of heading 2941
• If used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, ensure it is not put up in measured doses for retail sale
• Provide the chemical structure and end-use certificate