Methyl Bromide Fumigant Cylinder from Mexico
Methyl bromide fumigant cylinder contains high-purity methyl bromide packaged in pressurized steel cylinders for quarantine and pre-shipment fumigation. It is classified under tariff item 2903.61.00 as a chemically defined brominated acyclic hydrocarbon. The product meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined organic compound, and the packaging does not alter its classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the cylinder is properly labeled and documented as containing pure methyl bromide, not a mixture, to maintain classification under 2903.61.00
• Obtain a methyl bromide import permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada, as it is a controlled substance
• Verify that the cylinder meets Transport Canada requirements for pressurized gas containers and is accompanied by the required safety data sheet