Triethylamine from China
Triethylamine (N(CH2CH3)3) is a tertiary acyclic monoamine widely used as a catalyst in polymer production and base in organic synthesis. Falls under HTS 2921.19.61 as other acyclic monoamine, chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• CAS 121-44-8 declaration mandatory; 99%+ purity required for Chapter 29 classification
• UN 1296 flammability Class 3; copper-lined containers prohibited per regulations
• Batch certificates essential; recycled/technical grade often reclassified to Chapter 38