Modified Aromatic Proton Pump Inhibitor Omeprazole
Omeprazole is a benzimidazole derivative used to treat acid reflux and peptic ulcers. As a separate chemically defined organic compound with a modified aromatic structure, it is classified under tariff item 2942.00.00, unless more specifically covered elsewhere in Chapter 29.
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 |
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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
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the benzimidazole ring is considered a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms
Omeprazole's core structure is a benzimidazole; heading 29.33 covers heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only.
If the sulfoxide group is considered an organo-sulphur function
Chapter 29 Note 6 includes organo-sulphur compounds; the sulfoxide may place it in heading 29.30.
If imported in measured doses or for retail sale
Section VI Note 2 overrides Chapter 29 for therapeutic goods put up in measured doses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not put up in measured doses; if it is, heading 30.04 applies
• Keep documentation showing it is a single chemically defined compound, not a mixture
• Check if the sulfoxide group triggers classification under heading 29.30 (organo-sulphur compounds)
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