Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)
HS 2903.12.00 (Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)) imported from China into Canada carries a total duty of 0%, so it enters duty-free. Import requires Health Canada · Office of Controlled Substances (permit or licence); Health Canada · Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients; Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All Programs. Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.
Total duty from China
0%
- MFN 0%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Health Canada · Office of Controlled SubstancesPermit/licence
Before each shipment, the licensed dealer applies for an import permit; official processing time 45 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC10 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC22
Health Canada · Active Pharmaceutical IngredientsConditional
If the ingredient is for making human or veterinary drugs, before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL); official processing time 250 days.
- Intended use HC13 + Product category HC01
Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All ProgramsConditional
If AIRS requires an import permit for the product, before export, the Canadian importer applies for the permit; the exporter prepares the export certificate; official processing time 10 business days for a simple permit.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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