Triethanolamine (2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol) from Japan
Triethanolamine (TEA) is a tertiary amino alcohol with three ethanol groups attached to nitrogen. Falls under HTS 2922.50.50.00 as other amino-compounds with oxygen function. Common in cement grinding aids, textile processing, and personal care products.
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
• Ensure COA specifies >85% purity to avoid mixture classification under 3824
• Monitor for DEA contamination; FDA limits in cosmetics require testing documentation
• Use stainless steel containers to prevent corrosion-related contamination claims