Perfluoro-n-heptanoic Acid Ammonium Salt from Germany
Ammonium salt of C6F13COOH, fully perhalogenated carboxylic acid derivative. 2903.78.00.00 applies per chapter note 3(C)(1) classifying inorganic salts with parent organic compound. Common surfactant form in commercial applications.
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
• Salt form reduces corrosivity but declare counterion content accurately
• Provide acid equivalent weight calculation for inventory purposes
• Monitor for PFAS aggregate reporting requirements in destination country