Diethanolamine Oleate Salt from Mexico
Diethanolamine oleate is the salt formed from diethanolamine and oleic acid, classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 per chapter notes prioritizing the organic base in salts. It serves as an emulsifier in metalworking fluids and cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document salt formation process to justify classification with the amine base; ensure fatty acid content labeling; test for free amine to avoid mixture classification