High-Pressure Ethylene Oxide Solution 10% in Water
An aqueous solution of ethylene oxide at 10% concentration, diluted for safe handling and transport. Under Chapter 29 note 1(d), solutions of chemically defined compounds in water are classified in the same heading, so this falls under tariff item 2910.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the solution contains solvents other than water
Note 1(e) applies to solutions in other solvents only under specific conditions, potentially affecting classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state the concentration (10% ethylene oxide in water) on the import documents
• Ensure the solution is classified under note 1(d) as a dissolved product
• Verify that the packaging is suitable for hazardous liquid transport under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2910.10.00
99.5% Ethylene Oxide Technical Grade
Technical-grade ethylene oxide at 99.5% purity, used as a chemical intermediate in the production of surfactants and other industrial chemicals. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a three-membered epoxide ring, falling squarely within tariff item 2910.10.00.
Ethylene Oxide 99.9% Purity USP Grade
High-purity ethylene oxide (99.9%) meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications. It is a separate chemically defined epoxide with a three-membered ring, classified under tariff item 2910.10.00 based on its chemical structure.
Ethylene Oxide for Ethylene Glycol Production
Technical-grade ethylene oxide used as a feedstock for ethylene glycol production. As a separate chemically defined epoxide with a three-membered ring, it is classified under tariff item 2910.10.00 regardless of its intended industrial application.
Ethylene Oxide in DOT-39 Cylinders
Compressed ethylene oxide gas packaged in non-refillable DOT-39 cylinders for industrial transport. The packaging is a standard method for shipping this epoxide and does not alter its classification as oxirane under tariff item 2910.10.00.
Ethylene Oxide in ISO Tank Containers
Ethylene oxide transported in ISO tank containers for international chemical trade. The container type does not affect the product's classification as oxirane under tariff item 2910.10.00, as it remains a pure epoxide.
Ethylene Oxide (Pure)
Pure ethylene oxide (C2H4O), a colourless, flammable gas with a three-membered epoxide ring. It is a fundamental organic compound used in industrial chemical synthesis and is classified under tariff item 2910.10.00 as oxirane.