HS 2905.17.00

Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol)…

Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol)

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 · Natural Health ProductsPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a site licence; each product needs an NPN; official processing time up to 90 business days.

  1. Intended use HC29 + Product category HC15

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.

  1. 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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