DMEA Hydrochloride Salt from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include salt formation confirmation (titration data) with base equivalence
• Hygroscopic; package with desiccants in fiber drums
• Distinguish from free base to prevent 2924 reclassification