Norovirus Antigen Detection Kit
An enzyme immunoassay (EIA) kit for detecting norovirus genogroup I/II antigens in stool samples. The kit includes microplate wells coated with capture antibodies and detection antibodies, constituting a prepared diagnostic reagent on a backing. It is used for laboratory diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis outbreaks and is not a medicament.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kit detects malaria antigens instead of norovirus
Subheading 3822.11 specifically covers malaria diagnostic test kits.
If the kit is for therapeutic rather than diagnostic use
Immunological products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses fall under heading 30.02, not 38.22.
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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 that the kit is registered as a Class II or III medical device with Health Canada, depending on its intended use
• Provide a detailed product description and intended use statement to the CBSA to support classification
• Keep records of the kit's components to show it is not a medicament under heading 30.04
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