Diethanolamine (DEA) from Canada
Diethanolamine is a colorless, viscous organic compound with the formula HN(CH₂CH₂OH)₂, classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 as an amino-alcohol with a single oxygen function (hydroxyl groups). It is a separate chemically defined compound used primarily in industrial applications like surfactants and detergents.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels (>98%) via certificate of analysis to confirm classification; ensure SDS includes handling for corrosivity; avoid mislabeling as a mixture to prevent reclassification under 3824