Ethanolamine (Monoethanolamine)
Monoethanolamine is a simple amino-alcohol with the formula H2NCH2CH2OH, classified under HTS 2922.19.96 as an oxygen-function amino-compound containing a single hydroxyl group and amino group. It is a chemically defined organic compound used in detergents, emulsifiers, and pharmaceuticals.
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If imported as hydrochloride salt
Inorganic salts of organic amino-alcohols are classified with the parent organic compound per chapter note 3(C)(1).
If imported as aqueous mixture exceeding chapter note limits
Mixtures not qualifying as chemically defined compounds fall under prepared chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If lacking the amino functionality
Pure alcohols without nitrogen-function groups classify under diols and polyhydric alcohols heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity levels and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm classification as a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Ensure proper labeling with CAS number (141-43-5) and hazard warnings for corrosive nature during customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ship in stabilized solutions only if necessary for transport safety per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 2922.19.96
Diethanolamine (DEA)
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.
Triethanolamine (TEA)
Triethanolamine (N(CH2CH2OH)3) is a tertiary amino-alcohol used in cement grinding aids, textiles, and personal care products, classified in HTS 2922.19.96 as an oxygen-function amino-compound. Its single amino-alcohol structure fits Chapter 29's chemically defined organic compound criteria.
Serinol (2-Amino-1,3-propanediol)
Serinol is a simple amino-diol used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in polymer synthesis, falling under HTS 2922.19.96 for amino-alcohols other than those everything with multiple oxygen types. It qualifies as a chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
2-Amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP-95)
AMP-95 is a sterically hindered amino-alcohol used as a neutralizer in paints and corrosion inhibitors, classified under HTS 2922.19.96 as an 'other' oxygen-function amino-compound. Its structure contains one amino and one alcohol group, meeting Chapter 29's organic compound definitions.
Tromethamine (Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane)
Tromethamine, or Tris base, is an amino-triol used as a biological buffer and pharmaceutical excipient, falling under HTS 2922.19.96 for oxygen-function amino-alcohols. It is a separate chemically defined compound as specified in Chapter 29 notes.
N-Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
MDEA is a tertiary amino-alcohol used primarily in natural gas sweetening to remove H2S and CO2, classified in HTS 2922.19.96 as other amino-alcohols. Its chemically defined structure fits Chapter 29's scope for oxygen-function compounds.