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Montan Wax Derivative for Coatings from China

Montan Wax Derivative for Coatings is a chemically modified montan wax ester used in industrial can and coil coatings. It is an artificial wax with a waxy character, enhanced with resins for lubricity, and falls under tariff item 3404.90.20 as a chemically modified lignite product.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Confirm the wax is derived from lignite and chemically modified, as raw montan wax falls under a different heading

• Provide a technical datasheet showing the chemical modification and resin additives to CBSA

• Check if the product is excluded by Chapter Note 5(d) if it is dissolved in a liquid medium