Ethylenediamine
Ethylenediamine (EDA), a colorless liquid with the formula H2NCH2CH2NH2, is a separate chemically defined acyclic polyamine. It is a key industrial intermediate used in chelating agents, pharmaceuticals, and polymer curing, and is not excluded by Chapter 29 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of ethylenediamine with other acyclic polyamines.
Mixtures not specifically named in 2921.21.00 are classified under the residual subheading for other acyclic polyamines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify ethylenediamine under 2921.21.00 only if it is the pure compound; mixtures may fall under other headings
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to CBSA, as EDA is a hazardous chemical
• Check if the product is subject to Canadian environmental regulations, such as the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, before importing
Related Products under Tariff item 2921.21.00
Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride
Ethylenediamine dihydrochloride (C2H8N2·2HCl) is the salt form of ethylenediamine, a white crystalline powder used in pharmaceutical synthesis and polymer curing. As an inorganic salt of an organic compound, it is classified with the parent compound per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1).
Ethylenediamine Monohydrate
Ethylenediamine monohydrate is an aqueous solution of ethylenediamine at standard transport concentrations (30-70% EDA). Per Chapter 29 Note 1(d), solutions of chemically defined organic compounds in water are classified in the same heading as the compound itself.
Ethylenediamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) Precursor Grade
High-purity ethylenediamine (EDA) specifically graded for the synthesis of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) chelants. It is a separate chemically defined acyclic polyamine, meeting Chapter 29 criteria, and is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale.
N-Ethylethylenediamine
N-Ethylethylenediamine is a derivative of ethylenediamine with one amine group mono-substituted by an ethyl group (H2NCH2CH2NHCH2CH3). It remains an acyclic polyamine and, as a derivative of ethylenediamine, is classified in the same subheading per Subheading Note 1, provided it is not more specifically covered elsewhere.