HS 292219 Other

The Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rates for products under HS 2922.19 ('Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one type of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof: Other') generally range from 6.0% to 6.5% ad valorem in many developed economies. For example, the United States Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) typically applies a 6.5% ad valorem rate under General Note 3(a) for goods from non-preferential countries. The EU TARIC database also shows MFN rates around 6.0% to 6.5% for this subheading. However, significant preferential duty rates are available under various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). For instance, imports into the U.S. from countries like Australia (AU), Bahrain (BH), Chile (CL), Colombia (CO), Israel (IL), Korea (KR), Panama (PA), Peru (PE), and Singapore (SG) may be eligible for 'Free' duty rates, provided all rules of origin requirements are met. Importers should consult the specific country's tariff schedule (e.g., USITC HTSUS, EU TARIC, UK Trade Tariff) and the relevant FTA's rules of origin to confirm eligibility for preferential treatment.

Classification under HS 2922.19 is determined by the specific chemical structure and functional groups present. This subheading covers 'Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one type of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof: Other.' The primary criteria are: 1. Presence of both amino (-NH2, -NHR, -NR2) and hydroxyl (-OH) functional groups. 2. Crucially, the molecule must not contain more than one type of oxygen function. This means it should primarily be an alcohol, and not also contain, for example, a carboxylic acid, aldehyde, ketone, or ether group in addition to the alcohol and amino groups. Ethers and esters of these amino-alcohols, and their salts, are also included. Products that are specifically provided for in more granular subheadings within 2922.11 through 2922.19 (e.g., monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine) are excluded from 'Other'. Importers should refer to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System for detailed guidance and examples.

Standard import documentation for HS 2922.19 includes a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and a customs declaration form. For chemical products, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is often required by customs and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with chemical control regulations (e.g., TSCA in the U.S., REACH in the EU). When claiming preferential duty rates under an FTA, a valid Certificate of Origin or an Origin Declaration is mandatory. This document must clearly demonstrate that the goods meet the specific rules of origin criteria outlined in the respective trade agreement. Importers should retain all supporting documentation, such as manufacturing records and material traceability, for a minimum of five years as customs authorities may request verification of origin claims post-importation.

Beyond bilateral and regional Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), importers of HS 2922.19 should also investigate broader preferential schemes. For example, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) offers duty-free treatment to many products from eligible developing countries. While the U.S. GSP program has lapsed, other countries like the EU and UK maintain their GSP schemes. The EU's GSP (including GSP+, and EBA 'Everything But Arms' for Least Developed Countries) can offer duty-free access for many chemical products from beneficiary countries. Similarly, the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) provides preferential access. Importers must ensure that the goods meet the GSP rules of origin, which typically involve a certificate of origin (e.g., Form A) and specific value-added or change-in-tariff-heading requirements. It is crucial to verify the product's eligibility and the country's beneficiary status under the specific GSP scheme in effect at the time of importation.