Perfluorooctane from Germany
Perfluorooctane (C8F18) serves as a reference standard for surface tension measurements and in liquid immersion cooling systems. This saturated fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon is captured by HTS 2903.49.00.00 as 'other' derivatives, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming single compound identity and impurity levels below 0.1%
• For research chemicals, include end-use statement to prevent diversion classification issues
• Package in fluoropolymer-compatible containers; note on shipping papers to avoid reaction risks