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Pentachlorophenol Wood Preservative from Japan

Pentachlorophenol Wood Preservative is a concentrate for treating fence posts and utility poles, sold in retail gallon jugs with applicator brushes. It contains pentachlorophenol, a substance listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, and is packaged for retail sale, qualifying it for tariff item 3808.59.10.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Check that the gallon jug's gross weight is 1.36 kg or less to stay within this tariff item

• Pentachlorophenol is a restricted substance in Canada, so ensure the product is registered under the Pest Control Products Act

• Provide the product's label and safety data sheet to CBSA for clearance