Ethylene Oxide Spiked Paint Stripper Preparation from Germany
A chemical paint stripping mixture contaminated during production with oxirane (ethylene oxide) from facility cross-contamination. This preparation falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide). The product is a mixture of chemicals, not a separate chemically defined compound, and is used in aerospace maintenance applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm the contamination level of ethylene oxide and ensure the product is classified as a mixture, not a pure substance
• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to support the classification
• Be aware that products containing hazardous substances may be subject to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and require import permits