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Sanitized TMQ Rubber Stabilizer for Medical Tubing

Sanitized TMQ rubber stabilizer for medical tubing, a purified mixture of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline oligomers that prevents oxidative failure in pharmaceutical-grade rubber. This product falls under 3812.31.00 as a mixture of TMQ oligomers serving as an anti-oxidizing preparation for rubber.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3812.39.00Same rate: Free

If the stabilizer contains other anti-oxidants or processing aids beyond TMQ oligomers

Other compound stabilizers for rubber or plastics not specifically covered by 3812.31.00.

4016.99.90Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the product is imported as finished medical tubing rather than as a stabilizer

Other articles of vulcanised rubber, not elsewhere specified, are classified in Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product meets Health Canada requirements for materials in medical devices if used in tubing

• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the oligomer composition to CBSA

• Verify if the product requires a medical device license or just a general import declaration

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