Diethanolamine (2,2'-Iminodiethanol) from Japan
Diethanolamine (DEA) is a secondary amino alcohol with two hydroxyl groups, formula HN(CH2CH2OH)2. Classified under HTS 2922.50.50.00 as an amino-compound with oxygen function. Widely used in gas treatment, cosmetics, and emulsifiers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide infrared spectroscopy (IR) or NMR data to distinguish from triethanolamine and confirm molecular structure
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if new chemical use; check REACH equivalents for EU transshipments
• Label with GHS hazard pictograms for corrosivity; improper packaging leads to common CBP holds