Bitumen Emulsion Base Petroleum Residue from Mexico
Petroleum bitumen used as a base for cationic or anionic emulsions in road maintenance, derived from vacuum distillation bottoms of crude oil. It is classified under tariff item 2713.20.00 before emulsification, as it is a petroleum residue in its primary form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the bitumen is imported in unemulsified form; if emulsified, it may fall under heading 27.15 or 38.24
• Provide a laboratory report confirming the product's penetration and softening point
• Declare the intended use as an emulsion base to customs for accurate classification