Diethanolamine Stabilized with MEA
Diethanolamine stabilized with a minor amount of monoethanolamine (MEA) to ensure safe transport and preservation. Under Chapter 29 Note 1(f), added stabilizers necessary for preservation or transport are permitted, and the product remains classifiable as diethanolamine under tariff item 2922.12.00.
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 stabilizer is present in significant amounts, making the product a mixture of amino-alcohols
Mixtures of amino-alcohols are classified under the residual subheading.
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
• Document that the MEA is added solely as a stabilizer and not to make the product suitable for a specific use
• Ensure the stabilizer is present in minimal amounts necessary for preservation or transport
• Provide the SDS and confirm the product is not put up for retail sale
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 (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 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.
High-Purity Diethanolamine USP Grade
High-purity diethanolamine of USP grade, used in pharmaceutical synthesis and other applications requiring high purity. It is a separate chemically defined amino-alcohol, free of heavy metals and impurities, qualifying under tariff item 2922.12.00 as diethanolamine.