Heparin Sodium Extract
Heparin sodium extract is a crude preparation derived from porcine intestinal mucosa, containing the glycosaminoglycan heparin used as an anticoagulant in medical treatments. As an extract of an animal organ or secretion, it falls under tariff item 3001.20.00, which covers extracts of glands or other organs or their secretions for organo-therapeutic uses. This classification applies whether the extract is in powder, liquid, or other crude form, provided it is not further processed into a finished pharmaceutical preparation.
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 extract is further purified or combined with other substances
Heading 3001 also covers other human or animal substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewhere specified.
If the extract is put up in measured doses or for retail sale
Section note 2 directs goods in measured doses or retail packs to heading 3004, overriding the extract classification.
If the product is a monoclonal antibody or other immunological product
Immunological products are specifically classified in heading 3002, not as glandular extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the extract is classified as crude and not a measured-dose pharmaceutical, which would fall under heading 3004
• Provide a certificate of analysis and country of origin documentation to support the classification
• Verify whether a veterinary or human use license is required from Health Canada before importation
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