Tetraethyl Lead (TEL) from China
Tetraethyl lead (TEL) is an organolead compound used primarily as an antiknock additive in aviation gasoline for piston-engine aircraft. It is classified here as an ester of an inorganic acid of a non-metal (ethanol with lead acid), with its lead atom directly linked to carbon. Importation is strictly controlled in Canada due to environmental and health regulations.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
Import Tips
• Tetraethyl lead is subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999; you may need a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada before CBSA will release the goods
• Verify whether your end-use (e.g
• aviation fuel additive) qualifies for any regulatory exemptions
• Declare the exact concentration and purity on the commercial invoice to support classification under this item