Triethanolamine (TEA) 99% Pure from China
Triethanolamine (TEA), chemically N(CH2CH2OH)3, is a viscous organic compound classified under HTS 2922.15.00.00 as an amino-alcohol with a single type of oxygen function (hydroxyl groups). It is widely used as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and surfactant in cosmetics, detergents, and industrial formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (COA) meets 99% specification to avoid reclassification; ensure proper Hazmat labeling as it's corrosive; declare exact CAS number 102-71-6 for CBP scrutiny