Sourcing 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol from China
The listed aqueous solution of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol carries 6% UK duty from China, with a conditional 0% suspension. Confirm the composition and suspension eligibility; UK REACH registration generally applies from one tonne of substance annually into Great Britain. Cambridge China Bridge sources 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol.
Duty on the specified aqueous solution
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 2922 covers oxygen-function amino-compounds. Its product-specific line, 2922 19 00 15, describes an aqueous solution containing at least 73% by weight of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, CAS 124-68-5, and water within the stated tariff limits. Only this line in the supplied data specifically describes the product. See the wider heading guide for other substances.
The line records 6% duty for Chinese-origin goods and a 0% autonomous suspension, with no recorded anti-dumping or countervailing measure. Its suspension footnote excludes mixtures, preparations and products made up of different components containing these products. Ask your broker to reconcile that footnote with the aqueous-solution description before claiming relief. The tariff also attaches an export waste control. Waste shipment controls apply only to waste; confirm the relevant requirements with your broker if buying recovered material.
Give your broker the complete composition, batch analysis and intended use. Do not assume this aqueous-solution code covers neat material or a formulated blend. Confirm classification through finding your commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol aqueous solution within the tariff composition | 2922 19 00 15 | 6% | None |
Specify concentration, water and intended use
Specify the chemical identity, assay by weight, water content, related amine impurities, colour and intended process. Ask the factory to identify every added component. Agree test methods and acceptance limits before approving a sample, and request a certificate of analysis for the batch shipped.
For imports into Great Britain, ask HSE to confirm your UK REACH registration position, including how to calculate the substance quantity in the solution and whether any exemption applies. Confirm your registration position before ordering. Chemicals must be labelled and packaged correctly before being placed on the market. A safety data sheet is required when a hazardous chemical is supplied for workplace use.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 20 tonnes of aqueous solution in drums; assume the 6% base duty pending confirmation of suspension eligibility. under 2922 19 00 15, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £2,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £32,500. Duty at 6% is £1,950. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £34,450, so it is £6,890. Import taxes total £8,840; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,950 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the chemical name, CAS 124-68-5 and batch references across the order, certificate, safety data sheet and drum labels.
Composition: test assay and water against the agreed specification; check related amine impurities and declared additives on a representative shipment sample.
Appearance: compare colour and visible contamination with the approved sample under consistent conditions; investigate unexplained differences before use.
Packing: inspect drums, closures, seals and pallet restraint for damage or leakage on arrival; check labels and packaging against the agreed chemical supply documents.
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What goes wrong
An assay stated on a dry basis can be mistaken for the concentration of the delivered solution. Undeclared water or additives can leave a shipment outside the agreed specification and undermine the proposed tariff classification. A typical analysis sheet also leaves you without evidence for the actual batch.
A suspension shown beside a commodity code can be mistaken for unconditional duty relief. Obtain the broker's eligibility assessment before budgeting at 0%. Hold leaking drums or unexplained composition differences for investigation, and compare an arrival sample with the approved material before releasing the batch to production.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol from China?
The specified aqueous solution under 2922 19 00 15 has 6% base duty and a recorded 0% suspension. Confirm eligibility with your broker. No anti-dumping or countervailing measure is recorded.
Can I claim the tariff suspension for an aqueous solution?
The data records a suspension but also an exclusion for mixtures and preparations. Ask your broker to reconcile the footnote with the aqueous-solution description before claiming 0%.
Does importing this chemical require UK REACH registration?
For Great Britain, ask HSE to confirm whether UK REACH registration applies to your imports and whether any exemption is available. Confirm the substance quantity and your registration position before ordering.
What should the factory's batch certificate show?
Ask for chemical identity, batch reference, assay basis, water content, related amine impurities, colour and test methods. Match the certificate to the shipped drums and verify a representative sample.