Aluminum Smelting Anode Pitch from Mexico
Aluminum smelting anode pitch is a high-quality coal tar pitch with a specific beta-resin content, used as a binder in the production of green anodes for aluminum electrolysis. It is obtained from the distillation of coal tar and meets the definition of pitch under tariff item 2708.10.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is classified as pitch from coal tar, not as a separate chemically defined compound, to avoid reclassification
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing beta-resin content and softening point to support the tariff classification
• Check if the pitch meets Canadian environmental regulations for handling and transport