Alumina Refining Soda Lye 48% from Mexico
48% high-strength aqueous sodium hydroxide for the Bayer process in alumina extraction from bauxite ore. This liquid soda lye is a chemically defined compound in aqueous solution, classified under tariff item 2815.12.00 as per Chapter 28 Note 1(b), and is critical for digesting alumina from bauxite.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the product is not mixed with other substances, as Chapter 28 Note 1 limits coverage to pure solutions
• Keep records of the bauxite processing end-use in case CBSA asks for justification of the import
• Ensure the concentration is within the specified range to match the tariff item description