Entecavir Bulk Antiviral
Entecavir bulk antiviral is a guanosine nucleoside analog used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. This mixed bulk form is intended for further formulation into finished dosage forms, not put up in measured doses or for retail sale. It is classified under tariff item 3003.90.00 as a medicament consisting of two or more mixed constituents for therapeutic use.
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 |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCHuman DrugsMay be requiredHCVeterinary DrugsMay be required
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Human Drugs · May be required
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC01, HC29, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05, HC06); or intended use (HC02, HC07, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05). Matching criteria: Starts With 3003; Starts With 3003. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Veterinary Drugs · May be required
May require HC Veterinary Drugs depending on intended use (HC10) and Canadian product category (HC16, HC17); or intended use (HC07, HC11, HC12, HC14, HC29) and Canadian product category (HC16). Matching criteria: Starts With 3003; Starts With 3003. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the entecavir is put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
Medicaments in measured doses or retail packings are classified in heading 30.04.
If imported as a pure unmixed chemical compound
Unmixed chemical compounds of Chapter 29 are excluded from heading 30.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or retail packaging to qualify for this tariff item
• Have a valid Drug Establishment Licence (DEL) from Health Canada for importing bulk APIs
• Declare the product's active ingredient concentration accurately on customs documentation
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