Pectinates for Textile Printing from Germany
Sodium pectinates used as thickeners in textile printing pastes are pectinates, falling under tariff item 1302.20.00. They are not dyeing or tanning extracts, so they remain in this heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the pectinates are not mixed with dyes or other textile chemicals that could shift classification
• Declare the end-use as a thickener, not a dyeing extract
• Provide a technical data sheet to CBSA