Heparin Sodium Extract from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• 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