Product classification
HS code for Monoethanolamine: 2922.11
Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters, salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts.
Classification of monoethanolamine under HS 2922.11
Monoethanolamine (MEA), also known as 2-aminoethanol, is classified under HS code 2922.11. This classification is situated within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2922 is designated for oxygen-function amino-compounds. Subheading 2922.11 is a specific entry for monoethanolamine and its salts. As a chemically defined organic compound, MEA must meet the purity requirements of Chapter Note 1 to Chapter 29 to be classified here. MEA is a viscous, hygroscopic liquid with an ammoniacal odor, widely used in industrial applications such as gas scrubbing (amine treating) to remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from gas streams. The classification covers the pure chemical and its various salts, such as monoethanolamine hydrochloride, provided they are not mixed with other substances for specific retail use.
- Covers
- Pure monoethanolamine (2-aminoethanol)
- Monoethanolamine hydrochloride
- Monoethanolamine sulfate
- Monoethanolamine oleate (as a salt)
- Technical grade monoethanolamine
- Also under 2922.11
- Dow Chemical's MEA
- BASF's Monoethanolamine
- Huntsman's JEFFAMINE MEA
Codes often confused with 2922.11
Common mistake. Monoethanolamine is frequently confused with its related compounds, diethanolamine (2922.12) and triethanolamine (2922.13). While they belong to the same chemical family, the HS system provides distinct subheadings for each based on the number of ethanol groups attached to the nitrogen atom. Another common error involves mixtures; if MEA is part of a formulated detergent or a specialized gas-treating solvent mixture, it may be classified under 3402 (surfactants) or 3824 (prepared binders/chemical products) rather than the pure chemical code of 2922.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 292211 (the code used for monoethanolamine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292211 (the code used for monoethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 292211, not only monoethanolamine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $91M 28% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $74M 23% of world exports
- 3 China $42M 13% of world exports
World total: $322M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $63M 16% of world imports
- 2 India $28M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $27M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $391M 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 monoethanolamine
Brazil classifies monoethanolamine under NCM 2922.11.00: HS 2922.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about monoethanolamine
What is the HS code for Monoethanolamine?
The HS code for Monoethanolamine is 292211 (Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts). The specific HS code for monoethanolamine and its salts is 2922.11.
How do I classify Monoethanolamine for customs?
Monoethanolamine is classified under HS code 292211 — Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, monoethanolamine and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is MEA used in cosmetics classified under 2922.11?
If it is the pure chemical substance being imported as a raw material, yes. However, if it is part of a finished cosmetic preparation, it would be classified in Chapter 33.
Which countries are the top exporters of monoethanolamine (HS 292211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292211 (the code used for monoethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($91M, 28% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($74M) and China ($42M). World exports came to about $322M, 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 monoethanolamine (HS 292211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292211 (the code used for monoethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($63M, 16% of world imports), India ($28M) and the United Kingdom ($27M). World imports came to about $391M, 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.
Is the HS code for Monoethanolamine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292211 for Monoethanolamine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for monoethanolamine in Brazil?
In Brazil, monoethanolamine (HS 292211) is classified under NCM 2922.11.00.