Ganciclovir Bulk Powder from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCHuman DrugsMay be requiredHCVeterinary DrugsMay be required
- HC
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
Import Tips
• 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