Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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