Triethanolamine Acetate
Triethanolamine acetate is the salt formed by combining triethanolamine, an amino-alcohol, with acetic acid. It serves as a mild buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations and food additives. As a salt of an amino-alcohol, it falls under tariff item 2922.19.00, which covers other amino-alcohols and their salts, consistent with the chapter's rules for salts of organic compounds.
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 considered an ester of acetic acid rather than a salt
Esters of acid-function organic compounds are classified with the acid component under heading 29.18, which covers carboxylic acids with oxygen functions.
If imported as a prepared additive or chemical mixture
Prepared chemical products not elsewhere specified fall under heading 38.24, which may apply if the product is not a pure chemically defined compound.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product meets food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade specifications if intended for those uses, as this may affect CBSA documentation
• Provide a specification sheet showing the salt's purity and absence of impurities
• If importing for food use, verify compliance with Health Canada's food additive regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.19.00
1-(p-Nitrophenyl)-2-amino-1,3-propanediol
1-(p-Nitrophenyl)-2-amino-1,3-propanediol is a nitro-substituted aromatic amino-alcohol used in organic synthesis and as a pharmaceutical building block. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with an amino-alcohol structure, falling under this tariff item as an 'other' amino-alcohol.
4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino) benzhydrol (Michler's Hydrol)
Michler's hydrol is an aromatic amino-alcohol compound used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pigments. It features a benzhydrol core with dimethylamino substituents, classifying it under this tariff item as an 'other' amino-alcohol.
5'-[3'-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-10',11'-dihydro-5H'-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5'-ol (Dibenzcarbinol)
Dibenzcarbinol is a complex aromatic amino-alcohol serving as a pharmaceutical intermediate and research chemical. Its structure includes a dibenzocycloheptene core with a dimethylaminopropyl chain and hydroxyl group, classifying it under this tariff item as an 'other' amino-alcohol.
Albuterol Sulfate
Albuterol sulfate is the sulfate salt of a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist, an aromatic amino-alcohol used as a bronchodilator in inhalers and nebulizers. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with an amino-alcohol structure, falling under this tariff item as an 'other' amino-alcohol.
Bambuterol Hydrochloride
Bambuterol hydrochloride is a prodrug for terbutaline, an aromatic amino-alcohol salt used in respiratory therapy. It is classified under tariff item 2922.19.00 as an 'other' amino-alcohol salt, being a salt of an aromatic amino-alcohol. This pharmaceutical compound is used in the treatment of asthma and COPD.
Benzyl-octanolamine
Benzyl-octanolamine (N-Benzyl-octanolamine) is a synthetic aromatic amino-alcohol used as a chemical intermediate in surfactant production. It is classified under tariff item 2922.19.00 as an 'other' amino-alcohol. The benzyl phenyl ring with an amino-alcohol chain qualifies this compound for this heading.