Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed… (other)
Total duty from China
0%
- MFN 0%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Health Canada · Human DrugsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL); each drug needs a DIN; official processing time 250 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC29, HC31 + Product category HC05, HC06
- Intended use HC02, HC05, HC07 + Product category HC07, HC08, HC09, HC10
- Intended use HC02, HC07, HC31 + Product category HC05
Health Canada · Medical DevicesPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL); official processing time 120 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30 + Product category HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14
Health Canada · Natural Health ProductsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a site licence; each product needs an NPN; official processing time up to 90 business days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29 + Product category HC15
Health Canada · Office of Controlled SubstancesPermit/licence
Before each shipment, the licensed dealer applies for an import permit; official processing time 45 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC10 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC22
- Intended use HC01, HC05, HC15, HC28 + Product category HC18
- Intended use HC05, HC15, HC28 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22
Health Canada · Veterinary DrugsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a DEL; each drug needs a DIN; official processing time 250 days.
- Intended use HC07, HC11, HC12, HC14, HC29 + Product category HC16
- Intended use HC10 + Product category HC16, HC17
Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All ProgramsConditional
If AIRS requires an import permit for the product, before export, the Canadian importer applies for the permit; the exporter prepares the export certificate; official processing time 10 business days for a simple permit.
Environment and Climate Change Canada · Wildlife Enforcement Sometimes Regulated
Before shipment, the exporter obtains a CITES permit for listed species; other species need none.
Drugs need a DIN; importers generally need a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL).
Search DPDNPN product licence required; sites that manufacture, package, label or import need a site licence. See LNHPD.
Search LNHPDStatistical breakdownUse these to check classification
- .11Mixtures amino acids,nes,in doses/packings for retail sale,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .12Dextrose (glucose) solutions,in doses/pack for retail sale,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .19Mixt amino acids & protein hydrolysates,etc,in doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
- .21Medi cont cannabis/cannabinoids, therap/prophltc uses, doses/pack f retail sale
- .22Analgesics, for human use, in doses/packings for retail sale, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .23Antidepressants & tranquilizers,f human use,in doses/pack frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .24Antihypertensive agents, for human use, in doses/packings frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .25Antihistaminic agents, for human use, in doses/packings frs, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .26Agents,acting on central nervous system,hum use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
- .27Local anaesthetics, for human use,in doses/pack f retail sale,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .29Medi,acting on central nervous system,human use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
- .42Laxatives, for human use, in doses/packings for retail sale, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .43Antacids, for human use, in doses/packings for retail sale, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .49Gastrointestinal agents, for human use, in doses/pack frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
- .50Medi,for human use,acting on cardio-vascular system,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .61Anti-infective agents,cont sulfonamides,f human use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .69Anti-infective agents, for human use, in doses/pack frs, o/t No 30.02/05/06, nes
- .71Haematological agents, for human use, in doses/packings frs, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .72Antineoplastic agents, for human use, in doses/packings frs, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .73Cough/cold preparations, for human use, in doses/packings frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .74Medi,prim f eyes/ears/respiratory system,human use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .75Diuretics, for human use, in doses/packings for retail sale, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .76Medi,f electrolytic/caloric/water balance,human use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .77Dermatological agents, for human use, in doses/packings frs, o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .78Medi,cont hyaluronic acid/its sodium salt,human use,doses/frs,o/t No 30.02/05/06
- .79Medicaments,for human use,in doses/packings f retail sale,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
- .90Medicaments,f veterinary use,doses/packings f retail sale,o/t No 30.02/05/06,nes
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