2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride is a specialty alkylating agent used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds. China is the primary US import source, with Taiwan, India, and Japan as secondary suppliers; Chinese-origin material is subject to Section 301 tariff measures. Imports enter under tariff line 2921120100, and because this compound is a chloroethylamine derivative, it may be subject to chemical weapons convention (CWC) precursor controls, requiring importers to verify applicable licensing or reporting obligations.
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Certain chloroethylamine derivatives are monitored under CWC Schedule 2 or 3 precursor lists. Importers of 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl chloride hydrochloride should consult the Commerce Department's Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations and confirm whether an end-use certificate or reporting obligation applies to their specific transaction before importation.
The hydrochloride salt and the free base are classified together under subheading 292112 because the HTS heading explicitly covers salts of the named compound. However, the physical form affects handling, storage, and SDS requirements, and buyers should specify the salt form in purchase contracts to ensure the correct product is shipped and documented.
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Subheading 16 of 18 in heading 2921
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None recorded for this period.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
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| 2921120100 | 2-(N, N-Dimethylamino)Ethyl Chloride Hydrochloride | — | -- | -- |
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Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $134K of 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethyl Chloride Hydrochloride.
Fewer 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 August 2026 · imports 7 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.