Insulin Detemir Long-Acting Bulk Prep from Japan
A bulk formulation of insulin detemir, a fatty acid acylated analog, mixed with phosphate buffers for basal insulin therapy. This mixed medicament contains insulin and is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, placing it under tariff item 3003.31.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the product as a bulk pharmaceutical intermediate, not a finished dosage form, to support classification
• Include a certificate of analysis showing insulin detemir content and buffer composition
• Verify if a pre-import notification is needed under the Canadian Food and Drugs Act