Hand Sanitizer Gel with Alcohol
An ethanol-based gel sanitizer that kills 99.99% of germs, packaged in flip-top retail tubes or bottles. This hand sanitizer is a disinfectant preparation put up for retail sale and classified under heading 38.08.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in retail tubes or bottles of 1.36 kg or less
Smaller retail packages of disinfectants are classified under this sibling item.
If the sanitizer is put up as a medicament for therapeutic use
Medicaments of Chapter 30 take precedence over disinfectants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the package gross weight exceeds 1.36 kg to fall under this tariff item
• Verify the alcohol content meets Canadian health product regulations if intended for human use
• Be aware that hand sanitizers may also be regulated by Health Canada as natural health products
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