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Triethanolamine Oleate

Triethanolamine oleate is the salt of triethanolamine and oleic acid, employed as a textile softener and metalworking fluid emulsifier. Falls under HTS 2922.19.90.00 for triethanolamine salts, as an oxygen-function amino-compound per chapter scope. Long-chain fatty acid salt retains classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+106.0%112.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+103.5%110%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+103.5%110%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+18.5%18.5%
🇯🇵JapanFree+21.0%21%

Alternative Classifications

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

3823.11.00.00Lower: 23.8% vs 112.5%

If refined industrial fatty acid mixtures

Industrial fats exclude pure organics (Chapter 38 note).

2924.19.11Lower: 41.2% vs 112.5%

If with additional ether oxygen functions

Multiple oxygen types shift per headings 2904-2920 notes.

3403.19.50.00Lower: 43.3% vs 112.5%

If lubricating prep containing this salt

Retail lubes in Chapter 34 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Oleic acid sourcing cert (vegetable-derived); REACH-like docs for chains

• Viscosity testing to confirm salt vs soap (3402); common error

• Temp-controlled shipping (<40°C); declare Iodine Value

Related Products under HTS 2922.19.90.00

Triethanolamine Hydrochloride

Triethanolamine hydrochloride is the salt formed by neutralizing triethanolamine (an amino-alcohol) with hydrochloric acid, resulting in a chemically defined organic compound with oxygen-function amino characteristics. It falls under HTS 2922.19.90.00 as a salt of triethanolamine, consistent with chapter notes classifying such salts with the parent organic compound. Commonly used as a pH buffer and corrosion inhibitor in industrial formulations.

Triethanolamine Benzoate

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

Triethanolamine Salicylate

Triethanolamine salicylate is a topical analgesic salt. HTS 2922.19.90.00 for triethanolamine salts.

Triethanolamine Hydrobromide

Triethanolamine hydrobromide for expectorants and buffers. HTS 2922.19.90.00 salt.

Triethanolamine Tartrate

Triethanolamine tartrate buffering agent in meds. HTS 2922.19.90.00.

Triethanolamine Formate

Triethanolamine formate for formate buffers. HTS 2922.19.90.00.