Lithium Mandelate from United States
Lithium mandelate is the lithium salt of mandelic acid, an aromatic carboxylic acid with an alcohol function. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), it is classified with the parent organic acid in this tariff item. It is used in battery research as an electrolyte precursor.
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
• Declare the lithium content and purity, as this may affect classification
• If the product is for battery research, be prepared to explain the end use to the CBSA
• Check if the lithium salt is subject to any transport regulations as a hazardous material