Dimethylethanolamine Hydrochloride (DMAE HCl)

DMAE hydrochloride is the protonated salt of N,N-dimethyl-2-aminoethanol with hydrochloric acid, explicitly included in HTS 2922.19.96.10. This white crystalline solid serves as a cationic surfactant precursor and pharmaceutical active. Salts classify with parent amino-alcohols per Chapter 29 salt provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2923.90.01.00Higher: 31.2% vs 6.5%

If quaternized to permanent cation

Quaternary ammonium salts shift to Chapter 29 nitrogen-function compounds outside amino-alcohols.

2847.00.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 6.5%

If complexed with heavy metals

Organometallic derivatives classify later in Chapter 28 per coordination compound rules.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If technical grade with >5% impurities

Technical mixtures not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria of Chapter 29 note (a) classify in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify counterion (HCl) and protonation evidence via NMR/IR spectra in technical documentation

White crystalline form distinguishes from liquid free base; include melting point (100-110°C)

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Related Products under HTS 2922.19.96.10

N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)

N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol, also known as DMAE, is a chemically defined organic amino-alcohol compound with the formula (CH3)2NCH2CH2OH. It falls under HTS 2922.19.96.10 as one of the specifically enumerated dialkylaminoethanols used in chemical synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. This colorless liquid is valued for its bifunctional nature combining amine and alcohol groups.

N,N-Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE)

N,N-Diethyl-2-aminoethanol (DEAE) is a tertiary amino-alcohol explicitly covered by HTS 2922.19.96.10, with formula (C2H5)2NCH2CH2OH. Used primarily as a chemical intermediate in pesticide and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its classification follows Chapter 29 precedence for chemically defined oxygen-function amino-compounds.

N,N-Diethylaminoethanol Hydrobromide

The hydrobromide salt of N,N-diethyl-2-aminoethanol falls under HTS 2922.19.96.10 as a protonated salt of the enumerated compound. Used in specialty chemical synthesis requiring bromide counterions. Classification follows Chapter 29 rule prioritizing organic compound over inorganic salt nature.

DMAE Acetate Salt

N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol acetate represents the protonated acetate salt specifically covered by HTS 2922.19.96.10. This salt form enhances water solubility for formulation applications. Falls under oxygen-function amino-compounds with salts thereof.

DMAE Free Base 99.5% Technical Grade

High purity N,N-dimethyl-2-aminoethanol (99.5%) technical grade, chemically defined compound of HTS 2922.19.96.10. Distilled liquid for industrial synthesis. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.

DEAE Sulfate Salt

N,N-Diethylaminoethanol sulfate (1:1) protonated salt under HTS 2922.19.96.10. Provides enhanced stability for aqueous applications. Organic base classification prevails over sulfuric acid component.