Perfluoroglutaric Acid from Mexico
Perfluoroglutaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the formula HOOC-(CF2)3-COOH, where the acyclic carbon chain is fully fluorinated. It is a perhalogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon and falls under tariff item 2903.78.00. This compound is used as a specialty monomer for fluorinated polyamides.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is fully fluorinated on the carbon chain
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA to confirm the chemical structure
• Check if the acid is subject to any Canadian import restrictions on fluorinated substances