Diethylenetriamine (DETA)

Diethylenetriamine is an acyclic polyamine with three amino groups, falling under HTS 2921.29.00.55 as an 'other' acyclic polyamine. It serves as a key epoxy curing agent and chelating agent in industrial applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+25.0%31.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2921.30Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If contains cyclanic ring structure

Cyclic polyamines fall under separate heading 2921.30 despite similar applications

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If classified as 'other organic compounds' per Chapter notes

Goods fitting multiple headings classified in numerically last heading, potentially shifting to 2942

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide end-use statement confirming industrial chemical use, not consumer product

โ€ข Classify based on chemical structure, not commercial packaging or labeling

โ€ข Monitor flash point documentation as DETA is flammable liquid requiring hazmat declarations