Syringic Acid from United States
Syringic acid (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid) contains one phenolic hydroxyl and two methoxy groups on the benzene ring. It is a lignin degradation product used in antioxidants and materials science. This product is classified 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 methoxy groups do not constitute additional oxygen functions that would shift classification; the alcohol function is the primary characteristic
• Provide a certificate of analysis to support the classification