Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming identity and purity levels
• Declare as pure chemical, not formulated scrubber solution
• Comply with pipeline industry specifications if for energy sector end-use