Diethylenetriamine (DETA) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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