2-(N,N-Diisopropylamino)ethanol is a chemical weapons convention (CWC) Schedule 2 precursor, as it is a direct precursor to VX nerve agent, and its import into the United States is subject to strict controls under the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act and Commerce Department export/import licensing requirements. The United Kingdom is the sole recorded US supplier, reflecting the tightly controlled and highly specialized nature of legitimate trade in this compound. Importers must ensure that all required Commerce Department permits and CWC declarations are in place before shipment, and quantities are subject to annual declaration thresholds.
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As a CWC Schedule 2 chemical, imports of this compound require an import permit from the US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations (CWCR). The importer must also submit annual declarations of quantities imported and used to the Commerce Department, and shipments are subject to potential international inspection under CWC verification protocols.
Legitimate uses include synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals where the diisopropylamino-ethanol moiety is a required building block. However, the CWC permit process requires the importer to document the specific end use and the identity of the end user, and BIS may deny permits where the stated use cannot be verified.
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Low of 1 reported month · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2025 · imports 1 of 12 months reported, exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2922180000 | 2-(N, N-Diisopropylamino)Ethanol | $3K |
Imports · December 2025
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