Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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