Triethanolamine Benzoate from Germany
Triethanolamine benzoate is a salt formed from triethanolamine and benzoic acid, used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and preservative. As a salt of an amino-alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2922.19.00, which covers other amino-alcohols and their salts. The compound's structure, with an oxygen-function amino group and benzoate counterion, aligns with the chapter's classification rules.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the product's purity and provide a certificate of analysis to support classification under 2922.19.00
• If the product is used as a preservative, check whether it complies with Health Canada's cosmetic or pharmaceutical ingredient regulations
• Ensure proper labelling with the chemical name and CAS number for CBSA