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DMEA Hydrochloride Salt

The protonated hydrochloride salt of N,N-dimethylethanolamine classifies with the parent base under HTS 2922.19.9619 per Chapter 29 salt note (C)(1). Used in pharmaceutical formulations and as a cationic surfactant precursor.

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.

2923.20Higher: 15% vs 6.5%

If quaternary ammonium salt

Quaternized nitrogen derivatives shift to specific quaternary heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt formation confirmation (titration data) with base equivalence

Hygroscopic; package with desiccants in fiber drums

Distinguish from free base to prevent 2924 reclassification