Modified Aromatic Proton Pump Inhibitor Omeprazole from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
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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
Import Tips
• 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)