Sodium Oleate Powder
Sodium oleate powder, the sodium salt of oleic acid, used as an emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and detergents. It is a salt of an organic acid and is classified under tariff item 2916.15.00 following the parent acid classification per Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1). The powder is typically over 95% pure.
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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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 2916150000).
- HC
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
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For pharmaceutical use, ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations and provide a drug establishment licence if applicable
• The CBSA may require a certificate of analysis to confirm the sodium oleate content and purity
• If the powder is mixed with other surfactants, consider whether it should be classified as a preparation under Chapter 34
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.15.00
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A concentrate containing 50% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from flaxseed oil is classified as linolenic acid under this tariff item. It is used in omega-3 supplements and paints, and meets Chapter 29 definitions for chemically defined unsaturated acids.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 50% Concentrate
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Commercial Oleic Acid from Tallow
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Ethyl Linoleate Standard
Ethyl linoleate is a high-purity ethyl ester of linoleic acid, used as an analytical standard and research chemical. It is classified under this tariff item as an ester of linoleic acid, per Chapter 29 ester classification rules.
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) Extract
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High Purity Oleic Acid 95% Pharmaceutical Grade
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