Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) from Japan
Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) is a colorless gas with the chemical formula CH2=CHCl, classified under tariff item 2903.21.00 as an unsaturated chlorinated derivative of acyclic hydrocarbons. It serves as the primary building block for PVC production. This product is specifically named in the tariff item description.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note 1(a)
• Provide proper labeling and documentation for hazardous gas transport
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other hydrocarbons that could change classification