Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Comirnaty) from Canada
This mRNA-based vaccine is used to immunize against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. It falls under HTS 3002.41.00.00 as a vaccine for human medicine, specifically designed for prophylactic use against infectious disease.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure compliance with FDA import requirements including prior approval via IND or BLA and cold chain validation for mRNA stability
• Provide certificates of analysis, batch records, and proof of GMP manufacturing to avoid detention at entry