Ethanolamine (Monoethanolamine) from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• 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