Spent Extraction Solvent from Herbal Processing from Germany
Used ethanol/hexane mixture from extracting active compounds from botanicals, containing waxes, chlorophyll, and residual plant organics. This spent solvent is a waste product from herbal processing and is unfit for further use as a primary product. It falls under this tariff item as organic chemical industry waste mainly containing organic constituents.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Determine if the spent solvent qualifies as waste organic solvent under subheading 3825.41, which is more specific
• Provide a composition analysis to the CBSA to confirm the organic content
• Ensure proper labelling and transport as hazardous waste if the flash point is low