1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder
Pure 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) powder used as a self-tanning agent in cosmetics, reacting with skin proteins to produce a tan. It is a ketone-alcohol compound, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure DHA and not a cosmetic formulation
• If imported for cosmetic use, notify Health Canada as per Cosmetic Regulations
• Provide the chemical name and CAS number to CBSA for classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.40.00
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone 99% Technical Grade
Technical grade 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) at 99% purity for industrial self-tanning and biochemical applications. It is a separate ketone-alcohol compound, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
Biochemical Grade 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
Biochemical grade 1,3-dihydroxyacetone is ultra-pure DHA for lab research and biotech applications. It is a chemically defined ketone-alcohol, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
Cosmetic-Grade DHA Flakes
Cosmetic-grade DHA flakes are 1,3-dihydroxyacetone in flake form for easy dissolution in self-tanning lotions and sprays. It is a pure ketone-alcohol compound with stabilizers only for transport, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
DHA for Sunless Tanning Formulations
High-assay 1,3-dihydroxyacetone specifically for sunless tanning lotions, a ketone-alcohol per tariff item 2914.40.00. It is chemically defined with oxygen functions, used to react with amino acids in skin for color development.
DHA with Anti-Caking Stabilizer
1,3-dihydroxyacetone powder with added anti-caking agent for preservation during transport, per Chapter 29 note (f). This ketone-alcohol is used in self-tanning formulations and remains classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
Diacetone Alcohol (4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one)
Diacetone alcohol (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one) is a colorless liquid ketone-alcohol used as a solvent in lacquers, paints, and varnishes. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with both ketone and alcohol functional groups, falling under tariff item 2914.40.00.