Diethanolamine (DEA)

Diethanolamine, (HOCH2CH2)2NH, is a secondary amino-alcohol with one kind of oxygen function (hydroxyl groups), fitting HTS 2922.19.96.90. Widely used in gas treatment, cosmetics, and as a corrosion inhibitor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.19Same rate: 6.5%

If containing more than one kind of oxygen function

Chapter notes exclude compounds with multiple oxygen functions from this subheading.

3811.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 6.5%

If when used as an anti-freeze preparation

Formulations for specific uses like anti-freeze are classified under heading 3811.

3304.99.50Higher: 35% vs 6.5%

If incorporated into retail cosmetic products

Finished beauty preparations shift to Chapter 33 regardless of chemical composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide specification sheets confirming >98% purity to distinguish from formulated mixtures

โ€ข Comply with TSCA registration for chemical imports into the US

โ€ข Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China

Related Products under HTS 2922.19.96.90

Ethanolamine (Monoethanolamine)

Monoethanolamine is a primary amino-alcohol with the formula H2NCH2CH2OH, classified under HTS 2922.19.96.90 as an oxygen-function amino-compound containing a single hydroxyl group. It is a chemically defined organic compound used in detergents, emulsifiers, and chemical synthesis.

Triethanolamine (TEA)

Triethanolamine, (HOCH2CH2)3N, is a tertiary amino-alcohol classified under HTS 2922.19.96.90 as it features amino and alcohol functions with only hydroxyl oxygen groups. Common in emulsifiers, cement additives, and personal care products.

2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP-95)

AMP-95 is a sterically hindered amino-alcohol used as a neutralizing agent and corrosion inhibitor, classified in HTS 2922.19.96.90 for its single oxygen-function amino-alcohol structure. It meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined compounds.

Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)

MDEA is an alkanolamine (CH3N(CH2CH2OH)2) used primarily in natural gas sweetening, fitting HTS 2922.19.96.90 as an oxygen-function amino-compound with ether-like properties but classified as amino-alcohol. Chemically defined per Chapter notes.

Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA)

MIPA (NH2CH2CH(OH)CH3) is a simple amino-alcohol used in personal care and metalworking fluids, classified under HTS 2922.19.96.90 for its amino-alcohol structure with single oxygen function. Excluded from other chapters per legal notes.

N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA)

DMEA ((CH3)2NCH2CH2OH) serves as a catalyst in polyurethane production and pH adjuster, falling under HTS 2922.19.96.90 as a tertiary amino-alcohol with hydroxyl oxygen function. Chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 scope.