Metaldehyde Fuel Tablets from Mexico
Compressed tablets made from metaldehyde, a cyclic tetramer of acetaldehyde, designed for use as a solid fuel in camping stoves and emergency heaters. They are classified under this tariff item as metaldehyde put up in tablet form for fuel use, per Note 2(a) of Chapter 36.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the tablets are exclusively for fuel use, not for other purposes like snail bait, which would be classified elsewhere
• Provide a technical data sheet showing the metaldehyde content and tablet form
• Ensure packaging complies with Canadian transportation of dangerous goods regulations