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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a 85% aqueous solution for retail
High-concentration solutions for specific uses may classify as chemical preparations.
If as its acetate salt form
Organic salts follow the parent compound but may shift under numerical order rules.
If when formulated into surfactants
Surface-active preparations containing this compound fall under Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include SDS (Safety Data Sheets) documenting single oxygen function and CAS 102-71-6
• Monitor REACH-like regulations for impurities that could trigger mixture classification
• Use proper UN packaging for corrosive liquids (UN 1297) during import
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.
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.
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.