p-Xylene with Stabilizer from Germany
p-Xylene with stabilizer contains a small amount of polymerization inhibitor, such as 10 ppm t-butylcatechol, added for safe transport. This addition is permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) as a stabilizer necessary for preservation or transport, and the product remains classified as the base compound. It falls under tariff item 2902.43.00 as p-Xylene.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the type and concentration of the stabilizer added, as it must be necessary for transport or preservation
• Ensure the stabilizer does not alter the product's primary use as a chemical intermediate
• Verify that the product's classification remains under the p-Xylene tariff item despite the additive