PFOS Diethylamine Salt
PFOS diethylamine salt, chemically diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate, is an amino-alcohol salt with a perfluoroalkyl chain. It is classified under tariff item 2922.16.00 as a salt of an amino-alcohol with perfluorooctane sulphonic acid. This compound is commonly used in aqueous fire-fighting foams and electrolytic applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a salt of an amino-alcohol other than diethanolamine.
The residual subheading covers other amino-alcohol salts.
If the product is formulated with other additives or is not a pure chemical compound.
Mixed or formulated products may be classified as chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the product complies with Canada's PFOS regulations, as these substances are heavily restricted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
• Provide detailed technical documentation to the CBSA to support the classification
• Consider consulting a customs broker familiar with chemical imports to avoid delays
Related Products under Tariff item 2922.16.00
Diethylamine Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Technical Grade
Diethylamine perfluorooctane sulfonate technical grade is a salt formed between diethylamine and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. As a salt of an amino-alcohol (diethanolamine) with a perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid, it falls under tariff item 2922.16.00, which covers diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate. The technical grade contains impurities permitted by Chapter 29 notes, which do not alter its classification as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Diethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate
Diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate is a salt of diethylamine and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. Although the tariff item specifically names diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, this product is chemically analogous as an amino-alcohol salt with a perfluoroalkyl chain. It is classified under heading 29.22 as an oxygen-function amino-compound, specifically as a salt of an amino-alcohol.
Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid Diethylammonium Salt
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid diethylammonium salt is the diethylammonium salt of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. This compound is an amino-alcohol salt with a perfluoroalkyl chain, classifiable under tariff item 2922.16.00 as a diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate analogue. It is used in specialty wetting agents and polymer processing aids.