N,N-Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE) from Germany
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.
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
• Provide structural formula and alkyl chain verification (ethyl groups) to confirm inclusion in 2922.19.96.10 subheading
• For bulk liquids, ensure UN-approved packaging per DOT 49 CFR as corrosive liquid (UN 2686)
• Avoid bulk mixtures; separate shipments for pure DEAE prevent reclassification to heading 3824