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APIs for Canada

Zemixal supplies 385 products from its APIs range to buyers in Canada. Demand there comes mainly from generic & biotech pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals & oil sands and mining & metals. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Greater Toronto Area, Montreal and Vancouver. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

Canada Sample products
385products in this division
30–42 dsea transit from India
4–6 dair freight
10categories

Supplying APIs to Canada

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 30–42 days to Vancouver and Montreal. Air cargo to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) takes 4–6 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is Health Canada (Health Products and Food Branch). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

IPBPUSPPh. Eur.JP (on request)In-house / manufacturer specificationMicronised / particle-size specified

Pharma compliance in Canada

AuthorityHealth Canada (Health Products and Food Branch)
SeaportsVancouver, Montreal, Halifax
AirportsToronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal (YUL)
Dangerous goodsIMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Under CEPA 1999, imported substances must be on the Domestic Substances List or notified to Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada under the New Substances Notification Regulations. Hazardous products supplied to workplaces need WHMIS 2015 SDS and labels in English and French. APIs require a Drug Establishment Licence held by the Canadian importer and GMP evidence for the foreign site. Precursors fall under the Precursor Control Regulations, and customs data can be supplied on a Canada Customs Invoice or commercial invoice.

From order to delivery

  1. 1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed

    Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.

  2. 3–7 daysPacking for export

    Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.

  3. 1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra

    Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.

  4. 30–42 daysOcean transit to Vancouver

    Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.

  5. 2–5 daysImport clearance

    Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: ECCC & Health Canada (CEPA 1999, DSL/NDSL).

Indicative total by sea: 37–59 days

By air: about 8–16 days in total.

Documents for Canada

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
  • DSL status or New Substances Notification confirmation (by importer)
  • WHMIS 2015-compliant bilingual SDS and labels (English/French)
  • Canada Customs Invoice or commercial invoice with CBSA data
  • Precursor import permit where applicable
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in APIs

Antibiotic & Antibacterial APIs 60Antiviral, Antifungal & Antiparasitic APIs 39Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory APIs 28CNS & Psychiatric APIs 61Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive APIs 41Antidiabetic, Hormone & Metabolic APIs 47Respiratory & Antiallergic APIs 30Gastrointestinal APIs 25Oncology APIs 12Vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs 42

A selection we ship to Canada

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

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Questions

APIs for Canada

Do you ship APIs to Canada?
Yes. We ship by sea to Vancouver and Montreal, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.
Which documents come with a APIs shipment to Canada?
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to Health Canada (Health Products and Food Branch) is agreed with you at quote stage.
How long does delivery to Canada take?
Allow 30–42 days for ocean transit or 4–6 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.
What information should I include when requesting an API quotation?
State the molecule, required pharmacopoeia and edition, quantity, intended use and destination country. Mention any special needs such as micronised particle size, a specific polymorph or limits on residual solvents. If your regulator needs manufacturer documents, list them too, so we can confirm availability before pricing.
Can you supply small API samples for formulation trials?
Many APIs can be supplied in development quantities for pre-formulation and stability work. The available sample size depends on the manufacturer and on how the molecule is regulated. Share your project stage and the amount you need, and we will advise what can ship as a sample and what requires a full commercial order.

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