Food-Grade Titanium Dioxide E171
Food-Grade Titanium Dioxide E171 is a high-purity TiO2 powder meeting strict purity standards for use as a whitening agent in candies, chewing gum, and dairy products. It qualifies for tariff item 2823.00.00 as a chemically defined titanium oxide, provided it contains no added stabilizers or colorants beyond Chapter 28 allowances.
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 the TiO2 is blended with food-grade carriers or dispersants
Preparations containing TiO2 for food coloring may be classified as pigments under heading 32.06.
If sold as a food preparation or additive mixture
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may fall under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product meets Canadian Food and Drug Regulations for food additives, as TiO2 (E171) is permitted in Canada
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA showing purity and absence of unauthorized additives
• Confirm the product is not mixed with other substances that could change its tariff classification
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Anatase Titanium Dioxide A-101
Anatase Titanium Dioxide A-101 is a fine white powder of the anatase crystal form of TiO2, chemically defined and used in paper coatings and plastics for whiteness and opacity. It falls under tariff item 2823.00.00 as a titanium oxide, a separate chemically defined compound of Chapter 28.
Pharmaceutical Grade Titanium Dioxide
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Synthetic Rutile Titanium Dioxide
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Titanium Dioxide Kronos 2310
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