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.
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 triethanolamine but another amino-alcohol.
Other amino-alcohols are classified 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
• Maintain a certificate of analysis showing the impurity profile
• If used in pharmaceuticals, ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations
• Declare the intended use to the CBSA for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.15.00
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.
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.
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.