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Methanol for Formaldehyde Production from Mexico

Technical-grade methanol destined for catalytic oxidation to produce formaldehyde, a key aldehyde intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined saturated monohydric acyclic alcohol, classifiable under tariff item 2905.11.00. The product meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a pure compound.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• Confirm the methanol purity is at least 99% and free of additives

• Keep records of the catalytic oxidation process for CBSA audits

• Verify that the formaldehyde end-product is not classified under a different heading