Pharmaceutical Blister Aluminum Foil
Soft aluminum foil sheets, 0.02 mm thick, plain and unbacked, for forming blister packs in pharmaceutical packaging. Under 0.2 mm, it is classified under 7607.19.00 as 'other' not-backed foil, not specialized for other uses.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Aluminum (Aluminum Products) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 7607190000).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheets are supplied in rolls weighing more than 0.021 g per square metre
Rolled foil exceeding this weight is classified under the rolled not-backed subheading.
If the foil has a PVC or other plastic backing for blister forming
Plastic-backed foil is classified under the backed foil tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the foil is unbacked and not coated with heat-seal lacquer, as coatings may change the tariff item
• Provide documentation of pharmaceutical-grade purity and thickness for CBSA
• Verify if the foil requires Health Canada approval for drug packaging contact
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