Industrial Soda Lye 45% Concentration from Mexico
45% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, termed soda lye, essential for petroleum refining and textile processing. It qualifies for tariff item 2815.12.00 as a chemically defined inorganic compound of sodium in aqueous form, per Chapter 28 Note 1(b).
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the solution is not blended with surfactants or other chemicals for specific industrial uses, as that would alter classification
• Keep detailed records of the concentration and purity for CBSA verification
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) for shipping