Gallic Acid from United States
Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic carboxylic acid with three hydroxyl groups on the benzene ring, making it a carboxylic acid with alcohol function. It is used in inks, tanning agents, and as an antioxidant in food and cosmetics. This product falls under tariff item 2918.19.00 as an 'Other' carboxylic acid with alcohol function.
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 (Equal To 2918190000).
- 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 a separate chemically defined organic compound; if it contains impurities, they must be incidental to the manufacturing process
• Declare the correct 8-digit tariff code 2918.19.00 and be prepared to provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA upon request