Chlorine for Water Disinfection
>- Elemental chlorine gas or liquid specifically formulated for municipal water disinfection, meeting purity standards for potable water treatment. As a separate chemical element, it falls under tariff item 2801.10.00 per Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not mixed with stabilizers or other compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is calcium hypochlorite or other chlorine bleaches
Hypochlorites are salts of hypochlorous acid, not elemental chlorine.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Ensure the chlorine is pure elemental Cl2 without added stabilizers or solvents, as those may change classification
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm chemical identity
• Verify that the container meets Transport Canada regulations for hazardous goods
Related Products under Tariff item 2801.10.00
Chlorine Ton Container for Pulp Bleaching
>- Liquid chlorine in 1-ton steel containers used for pulp bleaching in paper mills. The product is elemental chlorine (Cl2) liquefied under pressure, classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 as a separate chemical element, distinct from hypochlorite compounds.
Compressed Chlorine Gas Cylinder
>- High-purity compressed chlorine gas (Cl2) in steel cylinders for industrial applications such as PVC production. As a separate chemically defined element, it is classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 per Chapter 28 Note 1(a), provided it is not doped or in worked forms.
Dry Chlorine Gas Generator Feedstock
>- Anhydrous chlorine gas used as feedstock for on-site generators producing hydrochloric acid or other chemicals. The product is pure elemental chlorine, meeting the definition of a separate chemical element under Chapter 28 Note 1(a), and is not mixed with other substances.
High-Purity Chlorine for Semiconductor Manufacturing
>- Ultra-pure chlorine gas (99.999%) used for etching processes in semiconductor manufacturing. It qualifies under tariff item 2801.10.00 as a chemically defined elemental chlorine, and is not doped or in worked forms such as discs or wafers, per Chapter 28 Note 8.
Industrial Grade Liquid Chlorine
>- Industrial grade liquid chlorine (Cl2), a chemically defined elemental gas liquefied under pressure, used in water treatment and chemical manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 2801.10.00 as pure chlorine, distinct from chlorinated compounds like hypochlorites.