Diethyl Oxalate from Mexico
Diethyl oxalate is the ethyl ester of oxalic acid, used in pharmaceutical synthesis and dye manufacturing. As an ester of oxalic acid, it is classified under tariff item 2917.11.00 per Chapter 29 Note 5(A), which assigns esters to the heading of the acid component when it occurs last in numerical order.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Clearly state the product is diethyl oxalate, not a mixture, to avoid reclassification
• Keep the CAS number (95-92-1) on the invoice for quick CBSA processing
• If used in pharmaceuticals, ensure compliance with Health Canada import requirements