Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride from Germany
Cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride is a cationic surfactant derived from coconut oil, used in conditioning shampoos and body washes. It meets the Chapter 34 Note 3 definition of an organic surface-active agent by reducing surface tension and forming stable emulsions. This tariff item covers cationic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the product's chemical purity; if it is a separate chemically defined compound, it is excluded from Chapter 34 by Note 1(b)
• If imported as part of a cosmetic preparation, check whether Chapter 33 applies
• Provide a technical datasheet showing the product's surface-active properties to support the classification