Triethanolamine Citrate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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