Doxycycline 20mg + Probiotic Capsules
Doxycycline 20mg capsules combined with Lactobacillus probiotic are low-dose antibiotic preparations intended to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The primary active ingredient is doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic, and the product is put up in measured retail doses, classifying it under tariff item 3004.20.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the probiotic is considered a separate active ingredient with therapeutic effect
Medicaments with multiple active ingredients not solely antibiotics fall under other medicaments.
If marketed as a food supplement without drug claims
Food supplements are excluded from Chapter 30 and classified in Section IV.
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
• Confirm with Health Canada whether the probiotic component requires separate regulatory approval as a natural health product
• Declare the doxycycline content and the probiotic strain to the CBSA for accurate classification
• Ensure the product is labelled for therapeutic use, not as a food supplement, to maintain heading 30.04
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