Spent Antifreeze Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based antifreeze from vehicle cooling systems, contaminated with metals and organics. This is a waste of anti-freezing fluids from chemical industries, classified under other wastes from chemical or allied industries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the antifreeze waste is not specifically other wastes from chemical industries
Residual products not elsewhere specified may fall under this residual heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the antifreeze is not a separate chemically defined compound
• Document that it is waste and not fit for further use as a primary product
• Check if the coolant is regulated as hazardous waste under Canadian environmental laws
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