N-Isopropyl-N-methylethanolamine from Japan
This protonatable amino alcohol with isopropyl/methyl substitution on nitrogen classifies in HTS 2922.19.9619 per the dialkyl-2-aminoethanol specification. Applied in epoxy curing agents and water-soluble polymers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm branched isopropyl via HPLC; distinguish from n-propyl isomer
• Ship in nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation
• Ensure no pesticide residue claims to avoid Chapter 38 reclassification