2922.19.96.10 - N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol, N,N-diethyl-2-aminoethanol and their protonated salts

This HTS category, 2922.19.96.10, specifically covers N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoethanol, N,N-diethyl-2-aminoethanol, and their protonated salts. These are amino-alcohols characterized by having two alkyl groups (methyl or ethyl) attached to the nitrogen atom, which is also bonded to a 2-aminoethanol structure. The "protonated salts" aspect indicates that the nitrogen atom has accepted a proton, forming a positively charged species with a counter-ion. These compounds typically find use as chemical intermediates in various industrial processes, including the production of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and surfactants.

At this level of detail within the HTS, the distinction is primarily based on the specific alkyl substituents on the nitrogen atom and whether the compound is in its free base form or as a protonated salt. While the sibling category 2922.19.96.19 encompasses "Other" N,N-(dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl)-2-aminoethanols and their protonated salts not specifically listed, this node focuses solely on the dimethyl and diethyl derivatives. Therefore, classification under 2922.19.96.10 requires the presence of either methyl or ethyl groups, or their protonated salt forms, on the nitrogen atom of the 2-aminoethanol structure.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Classification is definitive at this point based on the identity of the specific amino-alcohol and its salt form as outlined in the description. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the chemical composition of their goods to ensure accurate classification under this heading, distinguishing it from other amino-alcohols or related compounds that may fall under different HTS codes.