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U.S. imports of monoethanolamine (mea) and its salts (HS 292211) totaled $711K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts paid $12K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.5% on $190K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts imports of $711K in April 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMonoethanolamine (MEA) is a versatile alkanolamine used in natural gas sweetening, detergent formulation, agricultural chemical production, and as a pH adjuster in personal care products. Saudi Arabia is the dominant US supplier, reflecting the integration of MEA production with petrochemical complexes in the Gulf region, with Mexico and South Korea also significant sources. The single 10-digit line 2922110000 covers both the free base and its salts, so importers should confirm the precise chemical form on the commercial invoice to avoid entry discrepancies.
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The heading covers monoethanolamine and its salts in all physical forms, including anhydrous liquid and aqueous solutions. However, highly dilute solutions may be subject to reclassification arguments depending on concentration; importers should document the concentration and chemical specification on the commercial invoice and certificate of analysis.
MEA is produced via the reaction of ethylene oxide with ammonia, and Saudi Arabia's integrated petrochemical sector — with access to low-cost ethylene feedstock — gives Gulf producers a significant cost advantage. This concentration of supply means US importers should monitor any geopolitical or logistics disruptions affecting Gulf chemical exports.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $7K | $4.6M | +$4.6M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $953K | +$953K |
| INDIA | -- | $666K | +$666K |
| MEXICO | $358K | $254K | -$104K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922110000 | MONOETHANOLAMINE AND ITS SALTS | $711K | 6.50% | $12K |
MONOETHANOLAMINE AND ITS SALTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2922110000 | MONOETHANOLAMINE AND ITS SALTS | $8.7M |
MONOETHANOLAMINE AND ITS SALTS
7.9M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL, ND | -- | $3.6M | +$3.6M |
| TEXAS CITY, TX | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $542K | $753K | +$211K |