U.S. exports of Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts (HS 292211) totaled $6.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts paid $344K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 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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31 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 3 of 18 in heading 2922
Subheading 292211 · $6.6M of $77.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.3M of Monoethanolamine (MEA) and Its Salts and exported $89.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922110000 | Monoethanolamine and Its Salts | $1.9M | 18.43% | 86.50% | $344K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2922110000 | Monoethanolamine and Its Salts | $6.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Japan together take 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
13.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 18.43% of imports for consumption.