Industrial Adhesive Waste with Ethylene Oxide Additive from United States
Spent adhesive formulations from manufacturing containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) as a polymerizing agent residue. This mixture 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 waste adhesive mixture that retains ethylene oxide content and is recycled in industrial processes.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the adhesive waste is classified as a mixture containing oxirane and not as a separate chemically defined compound
• Provide a detailed composition analysis to the CBSA to support the classification
• Check if the waste is subject to Canadian hazardous waste regulations, which may require additional permits and documentation