Cationic Polymer Surfactant BTPC from Germany
Benzethonium chloride (BTPC) is a cationic surfactant polymer used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and antiseptic preparations. It acts as an organic surface-active agent by lowering surface tension and stabilizing emulsions, meeting the technical definition in Chapter 34 Note 3. This tariff item applies to cationic surface-active agents regardless of retail packaging.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm whether the product is a separate chemically defined compound, as Chapter 34 Note 1(b) excludes such compounds from this chapter
• If the product is used as a pharmaceutical ingredient, check if it qualifies for preferential treatment under Chapter 30
• Maintain documentation of the product's surface-active properties for CBSA verification