Monoethanolamine Hydrochloride from Japan
This is the hydrochloride salt of monoethanolamine (C2H7NO·HCl), a white crystalline powder used in organic synthesis and as a corrosion inhibitor. HTS 2922.11.00.00 covers it as a salt of monoethanolamine per Chapter 29 provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Submit spectroscopic data (NMR/IR) verifying monoethanolamine structure to distinguish from other amino-alcohol salts
• Ensure packaging meets UN hazardous material standards for corrosive liquids/solids
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no added anti-dusting agents rendering it specific-use per Chapter 29 note (g)