Carbon Tetrachloride Fat Extraction Reagent for Dairy Analysis
A Soxhlet extraction reagent containing carbon tetrachloride for determining fat content in milk and dairy products per AOAC official methods. It is a prepared laboratory reagent for food safety diagnostics. Although the solvent is a chemical, its presentation as a diagnostic reagent kit places it under this tariff item.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a general laboratory reagent, not a diagnostic kit
Non-diagnostic laboratory chemicals are classified in heading 38.24.
If the carbon tetrachloride is imported in bulk as a pure compound
Chapter note 1(a) excludes separate chemically defined compounds from chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify if the reagent is classified as a hazardous product under the Hazardous Products Act and requires labelling
• Provide the CBSA with the AOAC method reference and intended use to support classification
• Ensure the product is not a separate chemically defined compound, which would fall under chapter 29
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