Diethanolamine Phosphate Salt
Diethanolamine phosphate salt is a buffering salt used for pH adjustment in cleaning products and industrial formulations. It is formed by the reaction of diethanolamine with phosphoric acid. Under the Customs Tariff, inorganic salts of organic bases are classified with the organic compound, placing this product in the diethanolamine tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is classified as a phosphate salt rather than an organic compound salt
Phosphates of organic bases could be classified under inorganic phosphates, though note 5(C)(1) prioritizes the organic compound.
If the product is not specifically the diethanolamine salt but another amino-alcohol phosphate
Other amino-alcohol salts are classified under the residual subheading.
If the product is part of a cleaning preparation put up for retail sale
Cleaning preparations containing surface-active agents are classified in Chapter 34.
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 product is a single chemically defined salt and not a mixture of phosphates
• Provide documentation showing the absence of additional oxygen functions beyond the amino-alcohol structure
• Check if the product is subject to any Canadian environmental regulations for phosphates in cleaning products
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.12.00
Diethanolamine 99% Technical Grade
Technical grade diethanolamine at 99% purity, a clear viscous liquid used as an intermediate in emulsifiers, gas treating, and surfactants. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound (an amino-alcohol) with no added stabilizers or solvents, qualifying under tariff item 2922.12.00 as diethanolamine.
Diethanolamine Cocamide Salt
Diethanolamine cocamide salt is a chemically defined organic compound formed by the reaction of diethanolamine with coconut fatty acids. It is used as a foaming agent in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes. Under the Customs Tariff, salts of diethanolamine are classified in this tariff item, with the amine component determining the classification.
Diethanolamine (DEA)
Diethanolamine (DEA), a colorless, viscous organic compound with the formula HN(CH₂CH₂OH)₂, used in gas treating, surfactants, and as a chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined amino-alcohol with only hydroxyl oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2922.12.00 as diethanolamine.
Diethanolamine Diacetate Salt
Diethanolamine diacetate salt is a chemically defined salt formed from diethanolamine and acetic acid. It is used in pharmaceutical applications as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability. Under the Customs Tariff, salts of organic bases are classified with the base compound, which is diethanolamine, placing it in this tariff item.
Diethanolamine in Aqueous Solution 85%
Diethanolamine dissolved in water at 85% concentration, a solution that is a normal and necessary method of putting up the product for safe transport. Under Chapter 29 Note 1(d), products dissolved in water are covered by the chapter, and the solution is classifiable as diethanolamine under tariff item 2922.12.00.
Diethanolamine Morpholine Salt
Diethanolamine morpholine salt is a complex salt formed between diethanolamine and morpholine, used in boiler water treatment applications. Under the Customs Tariff, when a salt is formed between two organic compounds, it is classified with the compound that appears last in numerical order in Chapter 29. However, since morpholine is an oxygen-function amino-compound and diethanolamine is the amino-alcohol, the classification follows the amino-alcohol base per the specific subheading.