2922.19.90.00 - Salts of triethanolamine

This HTS category, 2922.19.90.00, specifically classifies salts derived from triethanolamine. Triethanolamine itself is an amino alcohol, and the salts within this subcategory are formed by the reaction of triethanolamine with an acid. These salts are primarily utilized in various industrial applications, often serving as emulsifiers, surfactants, pH adjusters, or corrosion inhibitors in products such as cosmetics, detergents, and metalworking fluids.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 2922.19.96, lies in the specific chemical identity of the salt. While 2922.19.96 covers "other" salts of amino-alcohols that do not fall into more specific subheadings, 2922.19.90.00 is dedicated exclusively to salts of triethanolamine. Therefore, if a salt is demonstrably derived from triethanolamine, it will be classified here, irrespective of its particular counter-ion.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions at this level will therefore focus on confirming that the product is indeed a salt of triethanolamine and does not qualify for classification under any more specific or different heading or subheading within Chapter 29.