Methyldiethanolamine Aqueous Solution 50% for Safety Transport from Japan
50% methyldiethanolamine in water, prepared solely for safe transport per Chapter Note (d) and (e), qualifies under HTS 2922.17.00.00 as the dissolved pure compound. Applied in pH adjustment for industrial processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'transport dilution only' on invoice with concentration details; avoid retail packaging to stay in Chapter 29
• Common issue: higher concentrations reclassified if not safety-justified