Diethanolamine Phosphate Salt

Diethanolamine phosphate, a buffering salt for pH adjustment in cleaners, is classified under HTS 2922.12.00.01 following the organic amine base per chapter note (C)(1). It contains no additional oxygen functions beyond the alcohols.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2835.29Lower: 14.1% vs 41.5%

If phosphate component predominates

Inorganic phosphinates/phosphates take precedence if organic portion is minor.

2920.90Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If for other esters of inorganic acids

Note (C) shifts some inorganic-organic esters away from amine headings.

3809.91.00.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If formulated as finishing agents

Preparations for textile finishing classify under chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify phosphate content <50% to maintain organic compound status; include neutralization reaction details; check REACH-like equivalency for US EPA

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