Stabilized Cobalt Acetate with Anticaking Agent
Cobalt acetate with added anticaking stabilizer is classified under tariff item 2915.29.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(f), which permits stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport. The stabilizer does not render the product suitable for a specific use beyond general chemical applications. It remains a salt of acetic acid.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stabilizer renders the product suitable for a specific use
Products with additives that confer specific-use properties may fall under chemical products and preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the type and purpose of the anticaking agent on the commercial invoice to support classification under Chapter 29
• Ensure the stabilizer is solely for preservation or transport and does not impart specific-use characteristics
• Keep technical specifications available for CBSA review
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Anhydrous Cobalt Acetate
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Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Powder
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Bulk Sodium Acetate for Textile Dyeing
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Butyric Anhydride
Butyric anhydride is the anhydride of butyric acid, a C4 saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid. It is used in pharmaceutical synthesis and flavor production. As a derivative of a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid, it falls under tariff item 2915.29.00 for other acids and their anhydrides.