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Diethylenetriamine with Emetic Additive

Diethylenetriamine containing emetic for safety identification, classified under HTS 2921.29.0030 per Chapter 29 note 2(g) as addition does not render suitable for specific use. Common in industrial chemical distribution.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	6.5%	+131.0%	137.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	6.5%	+103.5%	110%
🇨🇦Canada	6.5%	+103.5%	110%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+18.5%	18.5%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+21.0%	21%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 137.5%

If emetic or colorant renders product retail-ready

Retail preparations of Chapter 29 compounds shift to 3824 per note 2(k).

2918.23Lower: 19% vs 137.5%

If for sulfonated DETA derivatives

Sulfonated derivatives classify under oxygen-function carboxylic acids per note 4.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify emetic <0.1% denatonium benzoate solely for identification per note 2(g)

• Include SDS showing no performance enhancement from additives

• Customs may require proof additive doesn't create 'specific use' formulation

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