Gel preparations designed to be used in human… (other)
Total duty from China
6.5%
- MFN 6.5%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $650 → GST 5% $532 (recoverable) → total $11,182
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, HC07, HC31 + Product category HC05
- Intended use HC05 + Product category HC07, HC08, HC09, HC10
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 · 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
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.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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