U.S. imports of Triethanolamine (TEA) (HS 292215) totaled $17K in September 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Last updated: September 2026 dataTriethanolamine is a tertiary alkanolamine serving as a pH buffer, emulsifier, and surfactant across cement grinding aids, cosmetics, metalworking fluids, and textile auxiliaries. Belgium and Japan are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Ireland and Germany also notable sources. Classified entirely under 2922150000, TEA is a single-line heading, making classification straightforward, though importers should verify that the product is not a blend or formulated mixture that could shift classification to a downstream chapter.
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Only if triethanolamine is the sole active ingredient or the product is essentially pure TEA. Formulated mixtures — such as a ready-to-use metalworking fluid or a cosmetic emulsion — are generally classified by their essential character or under a more specific heading for preparations, not under the pure-chemical heading 2922150000.
Triethanolamine itself (the free base) is classified at 2922150000 under heading 292215. Its salts, however, are classified at 2922199000 under heading 292219, which covers salts of triethanolamine as a distinct line. Importers should confirm whether the product is the free base or a salt form to ensure correct tariff line selection.
Subheading 13 of 18 in heading 2922
Subheading 292215 · $17K of $136.0M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $296K of Triethanolamine (TEA).
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 September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922150000 | Triethanolamine | $40K | 8.68% | 83.19% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2922150000 | Triethanolamine | $4.5M |
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.
Imports · September 2026
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Ireland and Belgium together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.