Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA-19)
> Completely Denatured Alcohol formula 19 (ethanol with methanol and bitters) for general industrial solvents. It is unfit for beverage use. Not being specially denatured under Canadian law, it is classified under 2207.20.90.
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 CDA-19 is specially denatured under Canadian regulations
Specially denatured alcohol is classified separately.
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
• > Document the denaturant formula (methanol and bitters) for CBSA
• Confirm that CDA-19 is not specially denatured under the Excise Act, 2001
• Keep records of general industrial solvent use
Related Products under Tariff item 2207.20.90
Benzene-Denatured Alcohol for Paint Remover
> Ethyl alcohol denatured with benzene for heavy-duty paint stripping. It is unfit for beverage use. This denatured alcohol is not specially denatured under Canadian law, so it falls under 2207.20.90 as other denatured ethyl spirits.
Cleaning Solvent Denatured Ethanol
> This product is denatured ethanol at 95% strength, mixed with water and denaturants to render it unfit for beverage use. It is used for cleaning electronic parts and in precision manufacturing. Because it is denatured and not specially denatured under the Excise Act, 2001, it falls under tariff item 2207.20.90 as "Other" denatured ethyl alcohol.
Denatured Alcohol for Fuel Additives
> Denatured ethanol blended for gasoline oxygenates and fuel additives. It is unfit for beverage use. As a denatured spirit not specially denatured under Canadian law, it falls under 2207.20.90.
Denatured Alcohol for Windshield Washer Fluid
> Denatured ethanol component for automotive windshield de-icer fluid. It is unfit for beverage use. Not being specially denatured under Canadian law, it is classified under 2207.20.90 as other denatured alcohol.
Denatured Ethanol for Industrial Cleaning
> Denatured ethyl alcohol with methanol for industrial cleaning solvents. It is unfit for beverage use. As a denatured spirit not specially denatured under Canadian law, it falls under 2207.20.90.
Denatured Ethanol USP Grade
> High-purity denatured ethanol meeting USP standards, with methanol added to make it unfit for beverage use. It is used in pharmaceutical and laboratory applications. Since it is denatured but not specially denatured under Canadian law, it is classified under 2207.20.90.