Triethylenetetramine (TETA) from Japan
Triethylenetetramine, a linear tetraamine, falls under HTS 2921.29.00.55 as an acyclic polyamine derivative. Widely used as high-performance epoxy curing agent.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Specify technical grade vs. distilled grade in commercial invoice
• Include viscosity and amine value specifications matching pharmacopeia standards
• Confirm EPA pre-manufacture notice status for U.S. production use