HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2922.12 – Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts

HS code 2922.12 is the 6-digit subheading for amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters, salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts. It is used for diethanolamine, DEA, 2,2'-Iminodiethanol, bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine and iminodiethanol.

What HS 2922.12 covers

Diethanolamine (DEA) is a versatile chemical compound widely traded internationally, serving as a crucial intermediate in numerous industrial applications. Its primary use is in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, and personal care products, where it acts as a foaming agent and thickener. DEA is also extensively employed in gas sweetening processes, similar to monoethanolamine, to remove hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas and refinery streams, making it vital for the energy sector. Furthermore, it finds applications in the agricultural industry as an intermediate for herbicides, in the textile industry, and as a corrosion inhibitor. Countries with strong chemical manufacturing capabilities and significant oil and gas processing industries are major players in its import and export. Key considerations for traders include its regulatory status in certain cosmetic applications and its handling requirements due to its mild corrosive properties.

Covers
  • Diethanolamine
  • DEA
  • 2,2'-Iminodiethanol
  • Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine
  • Iminodiethanol
  • Diolamine
  • N,N-Diethanolamine
Examples
  • Dow Chemical's DEA
  • BASF's Diethanolamine
  • Huntsman's JEFFAMINE DEA

Codes often confused with 2922.12

Common mistake. This code is often confused with monoethanolamine (292211) or triethanolamine (292215) due to their shared "ethanolamine" family name and similar industrial uses, but DEA specifically denotes the di-substituted form.

2922.11Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts2922.15Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, triethanolamine

Top exporters and importers of HS code 292212, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292212 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 45% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $92M
  2. 2 Belgium $70M
  3. 3 Sweden $13M

World total: $224M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $125M
  2. 2 China $26M
  3. 3 Belgium $20M

World total: $278M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 2922.12

Brazil does not split HS 2922.12: its NCM code is 2922.12.00.

  1. 2922.12.00 Diethanolamine and its saltsDietanolamina e seus sais

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.22 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2922.12

What is HS code 292212?

HS code 292212 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, diethanolamine and its salts. Diethanolamine (DEA) is a versatile chemical compound widely traded internationally, serving as a crucial intermediate in numerous industrial applications. Its primary use is in the production of detergents, emulsifiers, and personal care products, where it acts as a foaming agent and thickener. DEA is also extensively employed in gas sweetening processes, similar to monoethanolamine, to remove hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide from natural gas and refinery streams, making it vital for the energy sector. Furthermore, it finds applications in the agricultural industry as an intermediate for herbicides, in the textile industry, and as a corrosion inhibitor. Countries with strong chemical manufacturing capabilities and significant oil and gas processing industries are major players in its import and export. Key considerations for traders include its regulatory status in certain cosmetic applications and its handling requirements due to its mild corrosive properties.

What products fall under HS code 292212?

Diethanolamine, DEA, 2,2'-Iminodiethanol, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine, Iminodiethanol, Diolamine, N,N-Diethanolamine

What are common misclassifications for HS code 292212?

This code is often confused with monoethanolamine (292211) or triethanolamine (292215) due to their shared "ethanolamine" family name and similar industrial uses, but DEA specifically denotes the di-substituted form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292212?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292212 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($92M, 41% of world exports), Belgium ($70M) and Sweden ($13M). World exports came to about $224M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 292212?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292212 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($125M, 45% of world imports), China ($26M) and Belgium ($20M). World imports came to about $278M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 292212 structured?

HS code 292212 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292212?

In Brazil, HS code 292212 is NCM 2922.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.