Poly(ethylene glycol) Methyl Ether Methacrylate (PEGMA) from Mexico
Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMA) with a molecular weight of 360-500 is a monomer used to create biocompatible hydrogels. It is classified as an ester of methacrylic acid under tariff item 2916.14.00, as the oligoether chain does not alter its fundamental methacrylate ester structure.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
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Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2916. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the PEGMA is a chemically defined compound and not a polymer, as polymers fall under Chapter 39
• Provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA confirming the molecular weight and purity
• Verify whether the product contains any stabilizers that might affect classification