Diethylenetriamine (DETA) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statement confirming industrial chemical use, not consumer product
• Classify based on chemical structure, not commercial packaging or labeling
• Monitor flash point documentation as DETA is flammable liquid requiring hazmat declarations