Diethylenetriamine (DETA)

Diethylenetriamine is an acyclic polyamine with two primary amine groups and one secondary amine group, classified under HTS 2921.19.61.95 as an acyclic monoamine derivative. It is widely used in epoxy curing agents and chelating agents.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+25.0%31.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2921.30.10Same rate: 31.5%

If containing piperazine rings

Presence of cyclic amine structures like piperazine shifts classification to cyclic monoamines.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If imported as formulated mixture with >50% non-amine solvents

Mixtures not qualifying as separate chemically defined compounds fall under prepared chemical preparations.

2921.19.11.00Lower: 28.7% vs 31.5%

If ethylenediamine content exceeds 90% purity

High-purity ethylenediamine has specific statistical suffix; lower purity falls under 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming acyclic structure and amine functionality to avoid misclassification as cyclic amines in 2921.30

โ€ข Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting proper packaging for corrosive amine compounds to comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations

โ€ข Verify purity levels as impurities exceeding 1% may trigger reclassification under general chemical mixture provisions