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N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Include catalyst-grade purity certificates (>99%)

Declare industrial chemical use to prevent cosmetic misclassification

Use DOT-approved drums for flammable liquid shipping

N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2922.19.96.90