Triethanolamine Oleate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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