Diethanolamine (DEA) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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