Ethanolamine (2-Aminoethanol) from Japan
Ethanolamine is a primary amino alcohol with the formula HOCH2CH2NH2, featuring both hydroxyl and amino functional groups on adjacent carbons. It qualifies under HTS 2922.50.50.00 as an amino-compound with oxygen function (alcohol group). Used primarily in surfactants, detergents, and as a chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels and provide chemical analysis certificates to confirm classification as a chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper UN shipping documentation for hazardous classification during transport
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product meets 'separate chemically defined organic compound' criteria from chapter notes