Coal Tar Creosote for Wood Preservation from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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