Municipal Food Waste Digestate from China
> Anaerobically digested residue from municipal organic waste processing plants, commonly known as digestate. This byproduct of municipal waste treatment is imported for agricultural use as a soil amendment or for energy recovery, fitting the definition of municipal waste under Chapter Note 4.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• > Verify that the digestate is not stabilized for use as fertilizer, as that may fall under Chapter 31
• Confirm the waste originates from municipal sources and not industrial processes
• Prepare a detailed composition analysis for CBSA to support classification