Stearyl Methacrylate from Germany
Stearyl methacrylate is a long-chain (C18) ester of methacrylic acid used to impart hydrophobicity in wax-like polymers for personal care products. It is classified under tariff item 2916.14.00 as an ester of methacrylic acid, with the long alkyl chain not affecting its chemical classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Confirm the product is in monomer form, not polymerized, to remain under Chapter 29
• Provide the melting point and purity data to CBSA to support classification
• If the product is used in cosmetics, ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations