Diethanolamine (DEA) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)