Monoethanolamine Sulfate

Monoethanolamine sulfate is the salt formed from monoethanolamine and sulfuric acid, classified under HTS 2922.11.00.00 per Chapter 29 note on salts of organic compounds. Used in personal care formulations and as a pH adjuster in cosmetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.50.50.00Lower: 6.5% vs 31.5%

If classified as amino-acid salt rather than alcohol salt

Salts emphasizing amino-acid function over oxygen-function may shift to 2922.50 per oxygen-function definitions.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If imported primarily as sulfate ion source

Inorganic sulfates dominate classification over organic component per note 2 to Chapter 28.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 31.5%

If pre-mixed into beauty preparations

Products put up for retail as cosmetics fall under Chapter 33, not bulk chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide salt formation assay confirming monoethanolamine base structure to align with Chapter 29 classification rules for salts

Label containers with exact composition to prevent confusion with inorganic sulfates in Chapter 28