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MeFOSE - Methyl Perfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol

MeFOSE, or N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl-1-perfluorooctanesulfonamide, is a fluorochemical intermediate that precisely matches the chemical description of tariff item 2935.40.00. It is used in producing water-repellent and stain-resistant coatings, and its classification is based on its identity as the named sulfonamide compound.

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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2935.90.00Same rate: Free

If the product is a mixture or contains other sulfonamide compounds.

Other sulfonamides not specifically named fall under this residual tariff item.

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• Confirm the product's chemical identity with a lab analysis to ensure it matches the tariff item description

• Be aware of potential restrictions on perfluorinated compounds under Canadian regulations

• Provide a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if required for hazardous goods

Related Products under Tariff item 2935.40.00

Hydroxyethyl Methyl PFOS Amide

This product is N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide, a separate chemically defined organic compound with a perfluorooctane chain and sulfonamide group substituted with methyl and 2-hydroxyethyl groups. It falls under tariff item 2935.40.00 as the named compound, used as a precursor for fluoroacrylate polymers and surface treatment applications.

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide

This product is N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide, a specific perfluorinated sulfonamide compound with a perfluorooctane chain and N-methyl and N-(2-hydroxyethyl) substituents. It is classified under tariff item 2935.40.00 as the exact named compound, used in polymer modification and surface treatment.

N-Methyl-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) Perfluorooctyl Sulfonamide

This perfluoroalkyl sulfonamide features a C8 fluorocarbon chain and hydroxyethyl substitution, fitting the description of N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide. It is a separate chemically defined compound used in polymer modification and surface treatment, classified under tariff item 2935.40.00.

Perfluorooctanesulfonamide (PFOSA) Hydroxyethyl Derivative

This derivative of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, amidated with N-methyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl), is a key building block for fluoropolymers. It matches the exact chemical description of tariff item 2935.40.00 as N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide, used in various industrial applications.