Diethanolamine (DEA) from Japan
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.
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
• Provide specification sheets confirming >98% purity to distinguish from formulated mixtures
• Comply with TSCA registration for chemical imports into the US
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China