Cyanocobalamin Sustained-Release Pellets
Cyanocobalamin sustained-release pellets are encapsulated for once-daily dosing, providing prolonged release of synthetic Vitamin B12. These measured-dose capsules are packaged for retail therapeutic use, falling under tariff item 3004.50.00.
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
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 pellets include other active pharmaceutical ingredients
Combination products fall under the residual medicament heading.
If sold as a nutritional supplement without therapeutic claims
Chapter 30 excludes food supplements by Note 1(a).
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
• Document the sustained-release mechanism to support classification as a medicament
• Keep records of the exact vitamin B12 content per capsule for CBSA verification
• Confirm the product is not classified as a food supplement by its labelling
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