Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA) from China
Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA), known as BioThrax, is a cell-free vaccine prepared from protective antigen of Bacillus anthracis adsorbed to aluminum hydroxide. It is used to induce immunity against anthrax in military personnel and emergency responders. This vaccine falls under tariff item 3002.49.00 as an 'other' vaccine derived from micro-organisms, not specifically named elsewhere in the subheading.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the vaccine is accompanied by a valid Canadian import permit from Health Canada for biological products
• Declare the product as a vaccine for prophylactic use under tariff item 3002.49.00
• Maintain cold-chain documentation to prove temperature stability during transport