Industrial Potassium Silicate 40% Solids from Mexico
> This is a 40% solids aqueous solution of potassium silicate used in paper manufacturing and detergents. It is a commercial alkali metal silicate of potassium, classifiable under this tariff item as a separate chemically defined compound in solution. The product does not contain added stabilizers or other substances that would remove it from Chapter 28.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• > Classify the product based on its chemical composition (potassium silicate) and concentration; provide a certificate of analysis
• Ensure the solution is not put up for retail sale as a consumer product, which could shift classification
• Check with CBSA for any import permits if the silicate is used in food-contact applications