Pimaric Acid Crystals from Mexico
Pimaric acid crystals are a levopimaric resin acid from pine rosin, used in specialty adhesives and as a chiral reagent. Isolated via crystallization, this specific resin acid falls under tariff item 3806.10.00 as a resin acid. It is not excluded by Chapter 38 Note 1(a) since resin acids are not separate chemically defined compounds excluded from the chapter.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the purity and crystalline form on the certificate of analysis
• Since pimaric acid is a specific resin acid, ensure it is not mixed with other acids that could change classification
• Provide a detailed product description to CBSA to avoid delays