Contaminated Metformin Lots from Germany
Contaminated metformin tablets, a diabetes medication, that have been recalled due to contamination and are therefore unfit for their original therapeutic purpose. These goods qualify as waste pharmaceuticals under tariff item 3006.92.00, as they are no longer suitable for patient use.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure you have documentation proving the goods are unfit for their original purpose, such as recall notices or lab reports
• Declare the goods accurately as waste pharmaceuticals to avoid CBSA delays
• Check if an import permit is required for controlled substances