Pharma-Grade Acetaldehyde GC Pure
Pharma-grade acetaldehyde, pure by gas chromatography and meeting Ph. Eur. standards, is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde. It is used as an essential precursor for chloramphenicol and other antibiotics, and falls under tariff item 2912.12.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the product is a different pharma-grade acyclic aldehyde
Other acyclic aldehydes without oxygen functions are classified under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For pharmaceutical use, ensure compliance with Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and provide a certificate of analysis
• The CBSA may require evidence of the product's pharmaceutical grade, such as a pharmacopoeia reference
• Consider applying for duty relief if the product is imported for further manufacturing in Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.12.00
Acetaldehyde 99% Pure Industrial Grade
Acetaldehyde (ethanal, CAS 75-07-0) is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent fruity odor. It is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, falling squarely under tariff item 2912.12.00.
Acetaldehyde Anhydrous Technical Grade
Anhydrous technical grade acetaldehyde is high-purity ethanal without water content. As a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde, it is classifiable under tariff item 2912.12.00, with minor impurities allowed under Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Acetaldehyde Bulk Tanker Grade 98%
Bulk tanker grade acetaldehyde at 98% purity is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde, with the 2% impurity being acceptable under Chapter 29 Note 1(a). It is used in large-scale production of vinegar, resins, and other chemicals, and falls under tariff item 2912.12.00.
Acetaldehyde for Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis
High-purity acetaldehyde for flavor and fragrance synthesis is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde. It is used as a precursor for apple, pineapple, and rum flavor compounds, and falls under tariff item 2912.12.00, provided it meets the purity standards for food-grade precursors.
Acetaldehyde Stabilized with Hydroquinone
Acetaldehyde stabilized with hydroquinone to prevent polymerization is classifiable under tariff item 2912.12.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(f). The stabilizer is added for preservation or transport and does not make the product suitable for a specific use, so it remains a separate acyclic aldehyde.
Acetaldehyde with MEHQ Inhibitor
Acetaldehyde inhibited with 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ) at 100 ppm is classifiable under tariff item 2912.12.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(f), which allows added stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport. The inhibitor does not render the product suitable for a specific use.