Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) from Germany
MIPA is a primary amino-alcohol used in personal care emulsifiers and metalworking fluids, classified under HTS 2922.19.96 as other oxygen-function amino-compounds. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined amino-alcohols.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cosmetic grade requires CTFA/INCI naming on labels for customs review
• 85% aqueous solutions acceptable if documented as transport dilution
• Separate from di- or tri-isopropanolamine shipments to avoid mixture classification