Diethylenetriamine (DETA) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming acyclic structure and amine functionality to avoid misclassification as cyclic amines in 2921.30
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting proper packaging for corrosive amine compounds to comply with DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Verify purity levels as impurities exceeding 1% may trigger reclassification under general chemical mixture provisions