Triethanolamine Acetate

Triethanolamine acetate, the salt of triethanolamine and acetic acid, serves as a mild buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and food additives. It qualifies for HTS 2922.19.90.00 under oxygen-function amino-compounds as salts thereof, adhering to chapter classification rules prioritizing the organic base. The acetate counterion does not alter the primary amino-alcohol structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2915.90.50Higher: 28.8% vs 6.5%

If esterified rather than salt-formed

Esters of acid-function compounds classify with the later subchapter per note 3(A), not salts.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If sugar ethers/acetals derived from this salt

Products of 2940 supersede under note 1(c) and numerical order rule.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If aqueous solution >50% for lab retail sale

Retail preparations exclude pure compounds (note 2(k)); Chapter 38 for mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide FDA GRAS status if for food contact; declare acetic acid ratio to confirm salt per note 1(C)

โ€ข Avoid packaging >25kg drums if retail-intended, as it risks Chapter 38 reclassification