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Monoethanolamine Phosphate

The phosphate salt of monoethanolamine serves as a flame retardant and buffering agent in textiles. HTS 2922.11.00.00 applies as the organic amino-alcohol salt per Chapter 29 note (C)(1).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	6.5%	+131.0%	137.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	6.5%	+103.5%	110%
🇨🇦Canada	6.5%	+103.5%	110%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+18.5%	18.5%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+21.0%	21%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2835.29Lower: 16.6% vs 137.5%

If phosphoric acid salts emphasized

Inorganic phosphates precedence if organic base secondary.

3809.91.00.00Lower: 43.5% vs 137.5%

If pre-formulated finishing agents

Textile finishing preparations classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include phosphorus content analysis to verify phosphate salt without inorganic dominance

• Certify pH range (typically 7-9) confirming buffering salt nature

Related Products under HTS 2922.11.00.00

Monoethanolamine Hydrochloride

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.

Monoethanolamine Salicylate

This analgesic salt combines monoethanolamine with salicylic acid, used in topical pain relief. HTS 2922.11.00.00 covers it as the organic oxygen-function salt.

Monoethanolamine Lactate

Salt used as humectant in cosmetics, classified as monoethanolamine derivative under HTS 2922.11.00.00.

Monoethanolamine Citrate

Buffering salt for pharmaceuticals, HTS 2922.11.00.00 as organic salt.

Monoethanolamine Tartrate

Crystalline salt for synthesis, classified under HTS 2922.11.00.00.

Monoethanolamine (MEA) 99% Pure

Monoethanolamine (MEA), chemically 2-aminoethanol (C2H7NO), is a colorless, viscous liquid organic compound classified under HTS 2922.11.00.00 as a monoethanolamine without additional oxygen functions. It serves as a key building block in chemical synthesis for detergents and pharmaceuticals.