Triethanolamine Oleate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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