Triethanolamine Lactate from Germany

Triethanolamine lactate, formed from triethanolamine and lactic acid, acts as a humectant in skincare formulations. It is classified in HTS 2922.19.90.00 as a salt of the amino-alcohol triethanolamine, following rules for organic salts in Chapter 29. Pure form excludes retail mixtures.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Lactate content verification via HPLC; avoid 'lactic acid neutralizer' misnomer

Stable packaging (HDPE drums); declare stabilizer if added per note 1(f)

Triethanolamine Lactate from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2922.19.90.00