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Sebacic Acid Monomethyl Ester

Monomethyl sebacate is a half-ester of sebacic acid used in specialty polyester synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. It qualifies as an 'other' sebacic acid derivative, being a chemically defined compound under this tariff item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free
PGA flags (2)Show detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
  • CFIA

    All Programs Β· Required

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2917120000–2917130000).

  • HC

    Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Β· May be required

    May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2917. 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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Related Products under Tariff item 2917.13.00

Azelaic Acid Diethyl Ester

Diethyl azelate is a diester of azelaic acid, a colorless liquid with a fruity odor used in the synthesis of low molecular weight polyesters and as a cross-linking agent. As an ester of azelaic acid, it falls under tariff item 2917.13.00, which covers azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters.

Azelaic Acid Dimethyl Ester

Dimethyl azelate is the dimethyl ester of azelaic acid, used as a chemical intermediate for polymer synthesis and corrosion inhibitors. It qualifies as an 'other' ester of acyclic polycarboxylic acids under this tariff item.

Azelaic Acid Monosodium Salt

Sodium azelate is the monosodium salt of azelaic acid, a white powder used in biodegradable polymers and corrosion inhibitors. As a salt of azelaic acid, it is explicitly included in tariff item 2917.13.00, which covers azelaic acid, sebacic acid, their salts and esters.

Azelaic Acid Powder

Azelaic acid in crystalline powder form is a pure dicarboxylic acid with nine carbon atoms, used primarily in cosmetics for acne and rosacea treatment. It falls directly under tariff item 2917.13.00, which specifically names azelaic acid.

Bio-Based Sebacic Acid Granules

Bio-based sebacic acid granules are renewable sebacic acid derived from castor oil, granulated for metering in biodegradable polymer production. Regardless of bio-origin, the product is chemically identical to sebacic acid and falls under tariff item 2917.13.00.

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Sebacate

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) sebacate is a high-performance plasticizer for nitrocellulose and polyvinyl butyral applications. It is a chemically defined sebacic acid ester, meeting Chapter 29 criteria without exclusions.