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Barium Strontium Hydroxide Mixture

A mixture of barium and strontium hydroxides used in pyrotechnic formulations is classified under tariff item 2816.40.00 if barium is the predominant component. The mixture consists of separate chemically defined hydroxides of barium and strontium, both covered by this item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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3824.99.00Same rate: Free

If the mixture is formulated for a specific pyrotechnic use with other additives

Prepared chemical products fall under heading 38.24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Determine the predominant metal (barium or strontium) to classify the mixture correctly under 2816.40.00

• Provide the exact composition to the CBSA

• Note that mixtures may be subject to additional regulations under Canadian chemical control laws

Related Products under Tariff item 2816.40.00

Anhydrous Barium Hydroxide

Anhydrous barium hydroxide (Ba(OH)2) is a reactive white powder used in laboratory settings and barium salt production. As a separate chemically defined hydroxide of barium, it falls under tariff item 2816.40.00.

Anhydrous Strontium Hydroxide

Anhydrous strontium hydroxide (Sr(OH)2) is a white, highly reactive inorganic base used in organic synthesis and sugar refining. As a separate chemically defined compound of strontium, it falls squarely under tariff item 2816.40.00 for oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium.

Barium Hydroxide for Sugar Refining

Specialty barium hydroxide used in beet sugar purification is a chemically defined hydroxide of barium. It is used to remove impurities in sugar refining and falls under tariff item 2816.40.00.

Barium Hydroxide Monohydrate

Barium hydroxide monohydrate (Ba(OH)2·H2O) is a granular form used in organic synthesis and sugar refining. As a hydrate of barium hydroxide, it is a separate chemically defined compound covered by tariff item 2816.40.00.

Barium Hydroxide Octahydrate

Barium hydroxide octahydrate (Ba(OH)2·8H2O) is a white crystalline powder used in chemical manufacturing and depilatory agents. As a hydrate of barium hydroxide, it is classified under tariff item 2816.40.00.

Barium Oxide (Baryta)

Barium oxide (BaO), also known as baryta, is a white to yellowish powder used in ceramics, glass, and as a dehydrating agent. As a separate chemically defined oxide of barium, it is classified under tariff item 2816.40.00.