Food-Grade Magnesium Hydroxide
Food-grade magnesium hydroxide, FCC-grade, used as an acidity regulator in food products. It is a separate chemically defined inorganic compound of magnesium, meeting the purity standards for food additives, and is not a formulated preparation.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other food additives or formulated as a preparation
Preparations containing magnesium hydroxide with other ingredients are classified elsewhere.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product meets Canadian Food and Drug Regulations for food additives
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm purity and identity
• Verify if a food import licence is required
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High-Purity Magnesium Hydroxide
High-purity magnesium hydroxide crystals (99.9%) for laboratory and electronic uses. This is a separate chemically defined compound, not doped or processed for specific applications beyond general use.
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Magnesium Hydroxide for Wastewater
Slurry-grade magnesium hydroxide for wastewater neutralization. This is a pure Mg(OH)2 product in slurry form, not a formulated treatment chemical, and qualifies as a chemically defined compound.
Magnesium Hydroxide Powder
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Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension
Aqueous suspension of magnesium hydroxide for water treatment. This is a solution of a chemically defined compound in water, which is covered by Chapter 28 note 1(b).
Magnesium Peroxide Granules
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