Diethylenetriamine (DETA) from Japan
Diethylenetriamine is an acyclic polyamine with the formula H2NCH2CH2NHCH2CH2NH2, classified under HTS 2921.29.0030 as a chemically defined acyclic polyamine. It serves as a key building block in chemical synthesis for epoxy curing agents and chelating agents.
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
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity >98% to verify classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Ensure proper hazardous material declaration (UN2051, Corrosive) for DOT/IMDG compliance during import
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; single-compound DETA must not exceed 1% impurities per chapter notes