Ganciclovir Bulk Powder
Ganciclovir bulk powder is an antiviral medicament used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in immunocompromised patients. This mixed bulk preparation is not for retail sale and is not in measured doses, making it classifiable under tariff item 3003.90.00 as a therapeutic medicament of mixed constituents.
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
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ganciclovir is imported as a pure, unmixed chemical
Pure chemical compounds are classified in Chapter 29, not as medicaments of heading 30.03.
If the powder is repackaged into measured doses for retail sale
Retail-packaged medicaments fall under heading 30.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product is a mixture of two or more constituents; pure ganciclovir may fall under Chapter 29
• Keep records of the manufacturing formulation to support the tariff classification
• Check if a Canadian Drug Establishment Licence is required for the importer
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