Denatured Alcohol for Windshield Washer Fluid
> Denatured Alcohol for Windshield Washer Fluid is a denatured ethanol component used in automotive windshield de-icer fluid. It is rendered unfit for beverage use and is used in automotive applications. This product falls under tariff item 2207.20.19 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol, not being specially denatured under Canadian law.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the denaturant formula is approved as specially denatured alcohol under the Excise Act, 2001
Specially denatured alcohol has a distinct tariff classification with potentially different duty treatment.
If the product is classified as 'other' denatured alcohol, but this item is more specific
2207.20.19 covers 'Other' ethyl alcohol, while 2207.20.90 is a catch-all for other denatured spirits.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm that the denaturant used is approved under Canadian regulations and that the product is clearly marked as unfit for human consumption
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and a certificate of analysis to the CBSA upon request
• Verify that the product does not fall under specially denatured alcohol definitions under the Excise Act, 2001, to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 2207.20.19
Benzene-Denatured Alcohol for Paint Remover
> Benzene-Denatured Alcohol for Paint Remover is ethyl alcohol denatured with benzene, specifically formulated for heavy-duty paint stripping applications. It is rendered unfit for beverage use and is used in industrial paint removal. This product falls under tariff item 2207.20.19 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol, not being specially denatured under Canadian law.
Cleaning Solvent Denatured Ethanol
> Cleaning Solvent Denatured Ethanol is a 95% denatured ethanol solution containing water and denaturants, specifically formulated for electronic parts cleaning and precision manufacturing. It is rendered unfit for beverage consumption, which qualifies it as denatured ethyl alcohol under tariff item 2207.20.19. This product falls under the "Other" category of denatured ethyl alcohol, as it is not specially denatured within the meaning of the Excise Act, 2001.
Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA-19)
> Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA-19) is a formula containing ethanol with methanol and bittering agents, used as a general industrial solvent. It is rendered unfit for beverage use and is used in various industrial applications. This product falls under tariff item 2207.20.19 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol, not being specially denatured under Canadian law.
Denatured Alcohol for Fuel Additives
> Denatured Alcohol for Fuel Additives is denatured ethanol blended for use as gasoline oxygenates and fuel additives. It is rendered unfit for beverage use and is used in fuel applications. This product falls under tariff item 2207.20.19 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol, not being specially denatured under Canadian law.
Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning
> Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning is denatured ethyl alcohol with added methanol to render it unfit for beverage use, used in industrial cleaning solvents. It is distinct from undenatured ethanol and is used in various cleaning applications. This product falls under tariff item 2207.20.19 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol, not being specially denatured under Canadian law.
Denatured Ethanol for Pharmaceutical Extraction
Denatured ethanol for pharmaceutical extraction is ethyl alcohol denatured for use as an extraction solvent in herbal pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is classified under this tariff item as other denatured spirits because it is not specifically for fuel use and is not specially denatured under the Excise Act. The product's use in extraction does not make it a medicament under chapter 30.