Monoisopropanolamide (2-Amino-1-methylethanol) from Japan
Isopropanolamine serves as a chemical intermediate and pH adjuster in personal care products. Classified HTS 2922.50.50.00 for its amino alcohol structure. Available in mono-, di-, and tri- forms with varying applications.
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
• Mixture of isomers common; chapter note (b) allows classification as single compound
• Cosmetic grade requires microbial testing certificates
• Verify distillation specs prevent alcohol impurity claims