Diethylaminoethyl Chloride HCl Pharmaceutical Grade

High-purity 2-(N,N-diethylamino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride meeting USP standards for use in synthesizing medications like antihistamines. Classified under 2921.13.00.00 as a chemically defined acyclic amine salt per Chapter 29 scope. The hydrochloride form stabilizes the compound for industrial handling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2915.90.18Lower: 29.2% vs 35%

If primarily classified by its chloro-acid function

If the chloride functionality dominates over amine, it could shift to saturated acyclic oxygen-function compounds, but Chapter notes prioritize amine-function heading last in order.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If explicitly imported as an organic derivative for sugar modification

Heading 2942 covers specific sugar-related derivatives; if marketed for that end-use, it moves there per specific provisions over general amine headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA Drug Master File references if destined for pharmaceutical production

Label with GHS hazard pictograms for corrosive and toxic properties

Request advance CBP ruling for purity threshold to prevent reclassification