Isopropyl Alcohol Denatured with Bitrex from China
This is isopropyl alcohol with added denatonium benzoate (Bitrex) as a bittering agent for safety and identification purposes. Chapter 29 Note 1(g) permits the addition of colouring or odoriferous substances or emetics for safety reasons, provided the additions do not render the product particularly suitable for a specific use. The product remains classified under tariff item 2905.12.00 as propan-2-ol.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Document the denaturant (denatonium benzoate) and its concentration on the commercial invoice to support classification under Chapter 29 Note 1(g)
• Verify that the denaturant does not make the product suitable for a specific use, which could change classification
• Check if the product is subject to any provincial or federal regulations on denatured alcohol