HS 3002.49.00

Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms… (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 · Blood and Blood ComponentsPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importing establishment must hold a blood establishment licence or registration.

  1. Intended use HC01 + Product category HC02

Health Canada · Cells, Tissues and OrgansPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importing establishment registers with Health Canada.

  1. Intended use HC01 + Product category HC26, HC27, HC28

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.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC29, HC31 + Product category HC05, HC06
  2. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29 + Product category HC15

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.

  1. Intended use HC07, HC11, HC12, HC14, HC29 + Product category HC16
  2. 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

Drugs need a DIN; importers generally need a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL).

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Natural health products

NPN product licence required; sites that manufacture, package, label or import need a site licence. See LNHPD.

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Statistical breakdownUse these to check classification
  • .10Cultures, of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products
  • .20Toxins and similar products
  • .90Vaccines,toxins,cultures of micro-organisms (excl yeasts) & similar products,nes

CBSA 10-digit statistical lines, descriptions from CIMD (2023)

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Data updated: 2026-10-12

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