Water Treatment Slaked Lime from Japan
Water treatment slaked lime is a high-calcium hydrated lime powder used for pH control, softening, and impurity removal in municipal water treatment. It is classified under tariff item 2522.20.00 as slaked lime, and is not excluded by Chapter 25 notes as it is not a synthetic hydroxide of heading 28.25.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the product is derived from natural limestone, not synthetic calcium hydroxide, to maintain classification under Chapter 25
• Provide water treatment certifications if required by Canadian health authorities
• Verify the product contains no coagulants or flocculants, which would change classification