Nitric Acid 90% Laboratory Reagent
Nitric acid 90% laboratory reagent is a high-purity inorganic acid used in analytical chemistry and research. It is a separate chemically defined compound of inorganic origin, which qualifies it for classification under tariff item 2808.00.00 as nitric acid. The product is not mixed with organic substances and is presented in a pure form suitable for laboratory applications.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2807000000–2808000000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Equal To 2808000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is misdescribed or actually contains sulfuric acid as a major component
Sulfuric acid falls under a different heading in Chapter 28, so a product that is not pure nitric acid would be classified there.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labelled as chemically pure nitric acid with a certificate of analysis to support classification under 2808.00.00
• Verify that the concentration (90%) does not trigger additional hazardous goods regulations; provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if requested
• Confirm whether the end-use (laboratory vs. industrial) affects any permits, though the tariff classification remains the same
Related Products under Tariff item 2808.00.00
Azeotropic Nitric Acid 68.5%
Azeotropic nitric acid at 68.5% concentration, a constant-boiling mixture used as a laboratory standard. It is a separate chemically defined compound (HNO3) in aqueous solution, meeting the requirements of Chapter 28 Note 1.
Chamber Process Sulfonitric Acid
Chamber process sulfonitric acid is a product of the lead chamber process for sulfuric acid manufacture, consisting mainly of nitrosylsulfuric acid. It is a sulfonitric acid, which is expressly included in the wording of tariff item 2808.00.00. The product is an inorganic compound of nitrogen and sulfur, not an organic derivative, so it remains within Chapter 28.
Concentrated Nitric Acid 68%
High-purity nitric acid with 68% concentration, chemically defined as HNO3, used in industrial nitration and metal etching. It is a simple inorganic acid, classified under this tariff item.
Dilute Nitric Acid 10% Solution
A 10% aqueous solution of nitric acid, used for pH adjustment and cleaning. As a dilute solution of a chemically defined compound in water, it falls under Chapter 28 Note 1(b) and is classified in this tariff item.
Electropolishing Nitric Acid 50%
A 50% nitric acid solution formulated for electropolishing stainless steel. The acid base is chemically defined and the solution is simply an aqueous dilution, so it remains within the scope of Chapter 28.
Fuming Nitric Acid 98%
Fuming nitric acid at 98% concentration, containing dissolved nitrogen oxides. It is a form of nitric acid that meets the definition of a separate chemically defined compound, with the dissolved gases considered impurities or stabilizers.