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Technical Grade Didecylmethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Technical grade didecylmethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate, a quaternary ammonium salt with allowable impurities. Chapter 29 note 1(a) covers separate chemically defined compounds whether or not containing impurities, so it falls under tariff item 2923.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2923.90.00Same rate: Free

If the impurities are such that the product is not a separate chemically defined compound.

Products that are not separate chemically defined compounds may fall under other headings for quaternary ammonium salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify the technical grade and impurity profile on the import documentation

• Be prepared to provide a certificate of analysis to confirm the product is the named compound

• If impurities exceed acceptable levels, the product may not be classifiable under this tariff item