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.
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If prepared as anti-freezing preparations
Ready-to-use anti-freeze mixtures classify as prepared chemicals under 3824, not pure compounds.
If classified primarily by nitrogen function
Chapter notes specify oxygen-function amino-compounds take precedence over general nitrogen compounds.
If when formulated into retail cleaning preparations
Surface-active preparations for retail sale fall under Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming >98% purity to distinguish from formulated mixtures in other chapters
• Declare proper UN number (3077 for environment hazard) and ensure packaging meets DOT/IMDG transport regulations
• Monitor for emetic or odor additions; must be solely for safety/identification per chapter note (g)
Related Products under HTS 2922.19.96
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.
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.
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.