HS 1211.50.00

Ephedra

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 · 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC10 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC22
  2. Intended use HC05, HC15, HC28 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22

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.

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Data updated: 2026-10-12

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