Dimethylethanolamine Hydrochloride (DMAE HCl) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)
• TSCA inventory verification mandatory; pre-register if novel salt form for US market