Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer
Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid with ethanol, used as a non-toxic plasticizer for PVC food packaging films. It is classified under tariff item 2918.15.00 as an ester of citric acid, consistent with Chapter 29 ester rules.
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 (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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as a plasticizer preparation with other additives
Compound plasticizers for rubber or plastics fall under heading 38.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pure triethyl citrate, not a plasticizer blend, to avoid reclassification
• Provide the technical datasheet to the CBSA to confirm the ester content
• Verify if the product complies with Canadian food contact material regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.15.00
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
> Acetyl triethyl citrate, an ester of citric acid used as a plasticizer for PVC in medical devices and food contact materials. As an ester of citric acid, it is classified under 2918.15.00, which covers both salts and esters.
Ammonium Citrate Dibasic
> Ammonium citrate dibasic, a salt of citric acid used as a rust inhibitor and soldering flux. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under 2918.15.00 as a salt of citric acid.
Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution 3.2%
> A 3.2% sodium citrate solution used as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes. Although presented as a solution, it is a stabilized preparation of a named salt of citric acid, and the solvent is necessary for its function and transport, consistent with Chapter 29 Note 1(e).
Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate
> Calcium citrate tetrahydrate, a salt of citric acid used as a calcium supplement and antacid. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is classified under 2918.15.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Citric Acid Monosodium Salt
> Citric acid monosodium salt, an acid salt of citric acid used as an acidulant and buffering agent in foods. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under 2918.15.00 as a salt of citric acid.
Citric Acid Trisodium Salt USP
> Trisodium citrate USP grade, a high-purity salt of citric acid, used in hemodialysis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a separate chemically defined compound, it is covered by Chapter 29 Note 1(a) and classified as a salt of citric acid.