Triethanolamine Sulfate from Mexico
Triethanolamine sulfate is a salt derived from triethanolamine and sulfuric acid, used primarily as an emulsifier in personal care products and textiles. Classified under HTS 2922.19.90.00 as it matches the definition of salts of triethanolamine, an oxygen-function amino-alcohol, per HTS chapter notes on salt classification. Its chemical structure retains the core amino-alcohol functionality.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturer's declaration of salt formation process to distinguish from sulfuric acid (2807.00); ensure <1% impurities
• Use HTSUS certificate of origin for preferential duties; test for sulfate content to avoid reclassification