Triethanolamine Citrate

Triethanolamine citrate is a salt combining triethanolamine with citric acid, utilized in cosmetics as a chelating agent and pH adjuster. HTS 2922.19.90.00 applies as salts of triethanolamine (amino-alcohols), classified with the organic compound per chapter note 1(C)(1). Excludes mixtures rendered specific-use per note 1(g).

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.

2918.15Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If citric acid derivatives with multiple carboxyl functions

Later numerical order (2918) for acid-function compounds per note 3.

3304.99.50.00Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If pre-mixed in beauty prep for retail

Chapter exclusions for formulated beauty products (note 2(g) indirectly via Chapter 33).

2833.29Higher: 13.7% vs 6.5%

If inorganic complex salts

If coordination with metals, note 1(C)(3) shifts to later inorganic headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify <0.5% heavy metals for cosmetic import; distinguish from citrate esters (2918)

โ€ข EPA TSCA inventory check required; use ISBP for bill of lading descriptions