Dimethylethanolamine Hydrochloride (DMAE HCl) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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