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Pentachlorophenol Wood Preservative Spray from China

> Pentachlorophenol Wood Preservative Spray is a liquid spray containing pentachlorophenol (ISO), its salts or esters, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38. It is used for treating utility poles and fence posts to control fungal decay and insects, and is packaged in retail trigger sprayers. The product falls under tariff item 3808.59.10 because it is put up in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 1.36 kg each.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• > Confirm that pentachlorophenol is registered for wood preservation use in Canada and that the product meets Canadian standards

• Ensure the trigger sprayers are properly labelled with hazard warnings

• Keep the gross weight of each package under 1.36 kg