Insulin Bulk Mixture with Excipients
Bulk human insulin mixed with preservatives and excipients, intended for further formulation into finished dosage forms. This product is a medicament containing hormones, consisting of two or more constituents mixed together, and is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the insulin mixture is put up in measured doses or for retail sale
Medicaments containing insulin, put up for retail sale, fall under heading 30.04 rather than 30.03.
If imported as a pure unmixed hormone without other constituents
Pure insulin, not mixed with other ingredients, is classified as a hormone of heading 29.37.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or retail packaging to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide a certificate of analysis and clear documentation of the hormone content to the CBSA
• Verify whether a Drug Identification Number (DIN) is required from Health Canada before importation
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