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Battery Manufacturing Liquid Caustic 40% from United States

40% sodium hydroxide aqueous solution for nickel-cadmium and alkaline battery electrolyte production. This pure soda lye solution is a chemically defined compound in water, falling under tariff item 2815.12.00, and is distinguished from battery parts or mixtures by its simple aqueous composition.

Duty Rate — United States → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the solution is not mixed with additives for battery use, as that could shift classification to a different heading

• Provide documentation showing the product is solely sodium hydroxide and water

• Check if the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) requires any declarations for the chemical