Industrial Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization
Ethylene oxide designated for gas sterilization in medical device manufacturing. Despite its specific end-use, it remains a separate chemically defined compound with an epoxide ring, classified 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 product is mixed with other sterilizing agents
Mixtures are not classified as a single chemically defined compound.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Do not let the end-use (sterilization) influence classification; it is based on chemical structure
• Ensure the product's purity meets the required standards for sterilization applications
• Check if Health Canada regulates the import of sterilants
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)
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