Food-Grade Slaked Lime for Tortilla Production from Germany
Food-grade slaked lime is high-purity calcium hydroxide used in nixtamalization for tortilla production. It is classified under tariff item 2522.20.00 as slaked lime, and is not excluded by Chapter 25 notes despite its food-contact use, as it is not a medicament or cosmetic product.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) standards for food-grade substances
• Declare the product as slaked lime for food processing, not as a food additive, to avoid Chapter 21 classification
• Keep purity certificates to support the tariff classification