Monostearyl Citrate Emulsifier from Japan
Monostearyl citrate is a partial ester of citric acid and stearyl alcohol, used as a food emulsifier and antistaling agent in bakery products. It is classified under tariff item 2918.15.00 as an ester of citric acid, per Chapter 29 ester classification rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide 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 (Within Range 2917390090–2918160090).
- 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 2918. 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 ester is a single chemical compound, not a mixture of esters, to maintain classification
• Provide the food-grade certification to the CBSA if required
• Check if the product meets Canadian food additive regulations