Diethanolamine (DEA) from China
Diethanolamine (H2N(CH2CH2OH)2) is an amino-alcohol used in gas treatment, cosmetics, and as a corrosion inhibitor, falling under HTS 2922.19.96 as 'other' oxygen-function amino-compounds with amino-alcohol structure. It meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing single compound composition to prevent reclassification as Chapter 38 mixtures
• Comply with REACH/ TSCA registration for chemical imports and declare exact concentration if diluted for transport
• Check for anti-dusting stabilizers; additions must not render product suitable for specific use per chapter note (g)