Triethanolamine Citrate from Germany
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).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Certify <0.5% heavy metals for cosmetic import; distinguish from citrate esters (2918)
• EPA TSCA inventory check required; use ISBP for bill of lading descriptions