Ascorbic Acid 99% Min Technical Grade
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) in technical grade with a minimum purity of 99%, presented as a separate chemically defined organic compound. It is used primarily as a vitamin in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, falling squarely within the scope of tariff item 2936.27.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled as ascorbic acid with purity documentation, as CBSA may verify it is a separate chemically defined compound
• Keep a Certificate of Analysis to confirm the 99% purity and avoid misclassification
• If the product is for food use, verify it meets Health Canada's food additive requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 2936.27.00
Ascorbic Acid DC Granules
Ascorbic acid in direct compression granules, containing minimal excipients for tablet manufacturing. As long as the excipients are incidental and do not render the product suitable for a specific use, it remains a separate chemically defined compound under this tariff item.
Ascorbic Acid Powder Food Grade
Fine crystalline ascorbic acid powder, food grade, used for fortification and preservation in food products. It is a separate chemically defined compound and qualifies under this tariff item as Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Glucoside Powder
Ascorbyl glucoside, a water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C where a glucose moiety is attached. It is used primarily as a vitamin in cosmetics and is classified here as a derivative of Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate NF Grade
Ascorbyl palmitate, a fat-soluble ester of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, used as an antioxidant in foods and cosmetics. As an ester of Vitamin C, it is classified under this tariff item per Chapter 29 rules.
Calcium Ascorbate Fine Powder
Calcium ascorbate, a salt of ascorbic acid and calcium, used in chewable tablets and supplements. As a salt of Vitamin C, it is classified under this tariff item per Chapter 29 note on salts of organic compounds.
L-Ascorbic Acid USP Grade
L-ascorbic acid, USP grade, the active form of Vitamin C used in pharmaceuticals and supplements. It is a separate chemically defined compound and falls under this tariff item.