High Purity Acrylamide for Pharmaceuticals
High purity acrylamide is an ultra-pure (>99.5%) acyclic amide meeting pharmaceutical intermediate standards, free of heavy metals and residual monomers. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item regardless of its high purity or intended use. The product falls under Chapter 29 Note 1(a) as a distinct chemical entity.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the acrylamide is presented as part of a mixture with other amides
Mixtures of amides may fall under other cyclic or acyclic amide subheadings, but pure acrylamide remains under 2924.19.
If the product is in polymer form rather than monomer
Polyacrylamide polymers are classified under heading 39.06, not as monomers.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing purity and absence of heavy metals to support the pharmaceutical-grade claim
• Ensure the product is not formulated with additives that would change its classification
• If importing for pharmaceutical use, verify if a Drug Establishment Licence is required from Health Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 2924.19.00
Acetamide
Acetamide is a simple acyclic amide derived from acetic acid, with the chemical formula CH3CONH2. It is used as a solvent, plasticizer, and in organic synthesis. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00 for other acyclic amides.
Acetamide Sodium Salt
Sodium acetamide is the sodium salt of acetamide, used in organic reactions and buffers. Per Chapter 29 note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the organic compound, so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.
Acrylamide
Acrylamide (CH2=CHCONH2), an acyclic amide monomer used for polyacrylamide production. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under 2924.19.00 as an 'Other' acyclic amide.
Acrylamide Flake Form Stabilized
Acrylamide in flake form with a polymerization inhibitor (e.g., copper sulfate <0.1%) is a chemically defined acyclic amide. The stabilizer is permitted under Chapter 29 note 1(f) as necessary for transport, so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.
Acrylamide Monomer
Acrylamide monomer (CH2=CHCONH2) is a chemically defined acyclic amide used primarily as a monomer in polymerization reactions. It falls under tariff item 2924.19.00 as an other acyclic amide.
Acrylamide with MEHQ Inhibitor
Acrylamide with 30-50 ppm MEHQ (4-methoxyphenol) as a polymerization inhibitor is a chemically defined acyclic amide. The stabilizer is allowed under Chapter 29 note 1(f), so it falls under tariff item 2924.19.00.