Mother of Vinegar Culture from United States
Mother of vinegar culture is a live bacterial culture used to ferment vinegar, suspended in a vinegar medium. It falls under this tariff item as a vinegar product, as it contains vinegar and is used in vinegar production.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified as vinegar, not as a biological culture, to stay under 2209.00.00
• Verify the acetic acid content is below 10% by weight
• Provide documentation on the product's intended use for vinegar making to CBSA