Cosmetic Grade Triethanolamine USP
High-purity triethanolamine meeting USP standards, used in personal care products. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound (amino-alcohol) with only hydroxyl oxygen functions, falling squarely under tariff item 2922.15.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not pure triethanolamine but another amino-alcohol.
Other amino-alcohols fall under a different tariff item.
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 meets USP specifications and is clearly labelled as cosmetic grade
• Keep a certificate of analysis to confirm purity and avoid misclassification
• Declare the correct 8-digit code 2922.15.00 to the CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.15.00
Industrial Grade Triethanolamine with Stabilizer
Industrial grade triethanolamine with a stabilizer added for preservation or transport. The stabilizer is permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(f) and does not change the classification of the core compound.
Pharma Grade Triethanolamine
Pharmaceutical grade triethanolamine with a low impurity profile, used as an intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined amino-alcohol, classifiable under tariff item 2922.15.00.
Triethanolamine 85% Aqueous Solution
An 85% aqueous solution of triethanolamine, permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(d) as a product dissolved in water. The solution remains a separate chemically defined compound and falls under tariff item 2922.15.00.
Triethanolamine for Cement Additives
Technical grade triethanolamine used as a grinding aid in cement production. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2922.15.00 regardless of its industrial application.
Triethanolamine for Textile Processing
Triethanolamine used in textile processing, imported as the pure amino-alcohol. The end-use does not affect classification, and it falls under tariff item 2922.15.00.
Triethanolamine Salts (Triethanolamine Hydrochloride)
Triethanolamine hydrochloride, a salt of triethanolamine. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified with the parent organic compound, so this falls under tariff item 2922.15.00.