Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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