Triethyl Citrate Plasticizer from United States
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 — United States → 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
• 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