Nipacide BIT-20 Biocide from China
Nipacide BIT-20 Biocide is a 20% dispersion of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one used as an in-can preservative for paints and coatings. Its classification under tariff item 2934.99.00 reflects the dominance of the aromatic heterocyclic compound. It is used to protect water-based products from microbial spoilage.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
PGA flags (5)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCHuman DrugsMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be requiredHCPesticides (Pest Management Regulatory AgencyMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2934990010. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
- 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 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Human Drugs · May be required
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05, HC06, HC07, HC08, HC09, HC10). Matching criteria: Starts With 2934. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Starts With 293499. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Pesticides (Pest Management Regulatory Agency · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Pesticides (Pest Management Regulatory Agency depending on intended use (HC06, HC07, HC08, HC09) and Canadian product category (HC38, HC39), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2934990090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• For a 20% dispersion, the product may be considered a preparation and could be classified under Chapter 38
• Provide the exact composition and the role of BIT as the principal component
• Check if the product requires registration under the Pest Control Products Act for use as a biocide