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Triethanolamine Benzoate

Triethanolamine benzoate serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and preservative. Classified HTS 2922.19.90.00 as salt of triethanolamine amino-alcohol.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+106.0%112.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%+103.5%110%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%+103.5%110%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+18.5%18.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+21.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

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

2916.31.20.00Lower: 44% vs 112.5%

If benzoic acid esters

Esters later per note 3(A).

2941.90.10Lower: Free vs 112.5%

If antibiotics derived

Heading 2941 supersedes.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 112.5%

If preservative mix

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Benzoic acid cert; FDA DMF if applicable

โ€ข Solubility profile in docs

โ€ข Avoid ester confusion (2916)