Sodium Oleate Powder from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

PGA flags (2)Show detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required

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

• 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