Bulk Berberine Chloride and Metformin Powder
> This is a bulk powder blend of berberine chloride, an isoquinoline alkaloid, and metformin, mixed for therapeutic use in managing diabetes. It is supplied to compounding pharmacies without being put up in measured doses or retail packaging, which aligns with the scope of tariff item 3003.49.00 for other mixed medicaments.
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 powder is repackaged into measured doses or retail packs before importation
Medicaments put up in measured doses or for retail sale fall under heading 30.04.
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 powder is clearly labelled as a pharmaceutical intermediate for compounding, not for retail sale
• Provide a certificate of analysis and the exact composition to support classification under 3003.49.00
• Verify whether a Drug Establishment Licence is required from Health Canada for the importer
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