Waste Antifreeze Coolant from China
This is ethylene glycol-based antifreeze waste from fleet maintenance, contaminated with metals and inhibitors. Note 6(c) to Chapter 38 explicitly includes waste anti-freezing fluids under heading 38.25. As it is not excluded by other notes, it is classified under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify that the waste is not mixed with petroleum oils
• You may need a hazardous waste import permit
• Provide a detailed composition report to the CBSA for classification