Triethanolamine Lactate
Triethanolamine lactate is a salt formed from triethanolamine and lactic acid, acting as a humectant in skincare formulations. As a salt of an amino-alcohol, it is classified under tariff item 2922.19.00, which covers other amino-alcohols and their salts. The compound's structure, with an oxygen-function amino group and lactate counterion, aligns with the chapter's classification rules.
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 classified as a salt of lactic acid
Salts of lactic acid are classified under heading 29.18, which covers carboxylic acids with oxygen functions, and may apply if the lactate component is the primary characteristic.
If imported as a finished cosmetic product for retail sale
Section note 2 directs goods put up for retail sale as cosmetics to heading 33.04, overriding the amino-alcohol classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product is not a finished cosmetic preparation, which would be classified under heading 33.04
• Provide a safety data sheet and ingredient declaration to CBSA
• If the product is used in skincare, confirm compliance with Health Canada's Cosmetic Regulations, including notification requirements
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.