Product classification
HS code for Triethanolamine: 2922.15
Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters, salts thereof, triethanolamine.
Classification of triethanolamine under HS 2922.15
Triethanolamine is assigned HS code 2922.15. This classification falls under Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) and Heading 2922, which encompasses oxygen-function amino-compounds. Specifically, triethanolamine is an amino-alcohol. The HS structure distinguishes between amino-alcohols containing only one type of oxygen function (like the hydroxyl group in alcohols) and those with multiple types. Since triethanolamine (C6H15NO3) contains three hydroxyl groups and one amine group, it fits perfectly into the subheading 2922.15. This specific code was established to facilitate the monitoring of this substance, as it is a precursor chemical listed under Schedule 3 of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Customs authorities use this code to verify that importers and exporters have the necessary permits for handling such sensitive chemicals. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the triethanolamine is of technical grade or high purity for cosmetic use, provided it is not mixed with other substances in a way that changes its essential character as a separate chemically defined compound.
- Covers
- Triethanolamine 99% (Pure grade)
- Triethanolamine 85% (Technical grade)
- Triethanolamine salts used in industrial applications
- TEA used as a pH adjuster in cosmetics
- Also under 2922.15
- Dow Chemical's TEA
- BASF's Triethanolamine
- Huntsman's JEFFAMINE TEA
Codes often confused with 2922.15
Common mistake. Triethanolamine is often misclassified with Diethanolamine (2922.13) or Monoethanolamine (2922.11) because they belong to the same ethanolamine family. Additionally, if triethanolamine is formulated into a finished surfactant or cleaning preparation, it may be incorrectly classified under Heading 3402. However, as a raw chemical intermediate, it must be declared under 2922.15 to comply with international chemical monitoring standards.
Top exporters and importers of HS 292215 (the code used for triethanolamine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292215 (the code used for triethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 9.1% 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 292215, not only triethanolamine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $83M 36% of world exports
- 2 United States $57M 25% of world exports
- 3 Germany $21M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $231M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $23M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 China $22M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 India $20M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $248M 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 triethanolamine
Brazil classifies triethanolamine under NCM 2922.15.00: HS 2922.15 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about triethanolamine
What is the HS code for Triethanolamine?
The HS code for Triethanolamine is 292215 (Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, triethanolamine). The specific HS code for Triethanolamine is 2922.15, categorized under amino-alcohols in the organic chemicals chapter.
How do I classify Triethanolamine for customs?
Triethanolamine is classified under HS code 292215 — Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof, triethanolamine. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is Triethanolamine monitored by customs?
It is monitored because it is a precursor for the production of nitrogen mustards and is regulated under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Schedule 3.
Which countries are the top exporters of triethanolamine (HS 292215)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292215 (the code used for triethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($83M, 36% of world exports), the United States ($57M) and Germany ($21M). World exports came to about $231M, 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 triethanolamine (HS 292215)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292215 (the code used for triethanolamine) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($23M, 9.1% of world imports), China ($22M) and India ($20M). World imports came to about $248M, 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 Triethanolamine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292215 for Triethanolamine 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 triethanolamine in Brazil?
In Brazil, triethanolamine (HS 292215) is classified under NCM 2922.15.00.