Triethylamine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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