Coal Tar Creosote for Wood Preservation
Coal tar creosote is a dark, oily liquid distilled from coal tar, composed wholly of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) naturally found in coal tar. It is primarily used as a wood preservative for railroad ties and utility poles. This product is classified under tariff item 3824.99.00 as a chemical product not elsewhere specified.
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 the creosote is a crude coal tar oil not further processed
Crude coal tar oils are classified in Chapter 27.
If the creosote is put up as a wood preservative in measured doses or for retail sale
Preparations for preserving wood, put up for retail sale, fall under heading 38.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the creosote is not a separate chemically defined compound, as that would change classification
• Be prepared to provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and a certificate of analysis to the CBSA
• Note that creosote may be subject to environmental regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
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