2922.11.00.00 - Monoethanolamine and its salts

This HTS category, 2922.11.00.00, specifically covers monoethanolamine, also known as ethanolamine or MEA, and its salts. Monoethanolamine is a primary alcohol and a primary amine, characterized by the presence of both a hydroxyl (-OH) and an amino (-NH2) functional group on the same molecule, with a simple two-carbon chain linking them. It is a versatile chemical intermediate used in a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of detergents, pharmaceuticals, and as a gas-sweetening agent in the oil and gas industry.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, note that 2922.12.00.01 pertains to diethanolamine, where two ethanol groups are attached to the nitrogen atom, and 2922.15.00.00 covers triethanolamine, with three ethanol groups. Other sibling categories like 2922.14.00.00 (dextropropoxyphene) and 2922.16.00.00 (diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate) represent more complex organic compounds or salts with distinct chemical structures and applications, underscoring the specificity of HTS classification based on molecular composition and functional groups.

As this HTS node is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific classification. Therefore, classification within 2922.11.00.00 is determined solely by identifying the substance as monoethanolamine or its salts, based on its chemical identity and purity. Importers and exporters should refer to analytical certificates and product specifications to confirm the correct classification of their goods.