1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder from United States
Pure 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a ketone-alcohol compound used primarily as a self-tanning agent in cosmetics, reacting with skin proteins to produce a natural-looking tan. It falls under tariff item 2914.40.00 as a chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the product is a pure compound, not a cosmetic preparation
• If it is put up for retail sale as a cosmetic, it may fall under a different heading
• Provide the chemical purity and intended use to the CBSA
• Check if the product requires a Cosmetic Notification under Canadian regulations