N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) from Germany

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 — Germany → 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

N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2922.19.96.19