N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) from China
N,N-Dimethylethanolamine is a tertiary amino alcohol with the formula (CH3)2NCH2CH2OH, classified under HTS 2922.19.9619 as an N,N-dialkyl-2-aminoethanol. It is a clear liquid used primarily as a catalyst in polyurethane foam production and as a pH adjuster in water treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically >99%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include SDS and handling instructions due to corrosive nature; ensure DOT-compliant packaging for transport
• Avoid misclassification as cleaning preparation (HTS 3402) if sold undiluted for industrial use