Vaccinia Immune Globulin (VIG)
Vaccinia Immune Globulin (VIG) is human immune serum globulin rich in antibodies against vaccinia virus, used to manage complications from smallpox vaccination. Under tariff item 3002.12.00, it is classified as human immune blood sera from donors vaccinated with vaccinia.
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 product is considered an immunological product due to its antibody content
Immunological products are classified separately from other blood fractions.
If the product is presented as a laboratory reagent
Other blood fractions not elsewhere specified may fall under this residual subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product has a Health Canada license for human use
• Provide documentation of the donor vaccination process and the antibody titer
• Verify whether the product might be classified as an immunological product under subheading 3002.13
Related Products under Tariff item 3002.12.00
Anti-Rh(D) Immunoglobulin Injection
Anti-Rh(D) immunoglobulin injection is a blood fraction containing antibodies against the Rh(D) antigen, derived from human plasma. It is administered prophylactically to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn in Rh-negative mothers. This product is classified under tariff item 3002.12.00 as an antiserum prepared for therapeutic use.
Botulinum Toxin Type A Immune Globulin
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Botulism Antitoxin (Trivalent, Equine)
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Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor from Human Plasma
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Hyperimmune Globulin
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Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Intravenous (CMV-IGIV)
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