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Ethyl-(2-dimethylaminoethyl) Aniline from Japan

A tertiary amine derivative specifically enumerated in HTS 2921.59.0800, used as a dye intermediate and photographic chemical. Contains ethyl-aniline backbone with dimethylaminoethyl substituent. Qualifies as aromatic polyamine per Chapter 29 definitions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm tertiary amine structure via NMR/CoA; secondary amines may classify differently

• Often used in color developers; ensure not pre-mixed with developers (to 3815)

• Low flash point; proper UN proper shipping name 'Amine, liquid, corrosive' required