DMEA Hydrochloride Salt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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