Perfluoroadipic Acid

HOOC-(CF2)4-COOH, dicarboxylic perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Falls under 2903.78.00.00 as fully fluorinated compound meeting all chapter note criteria. Used in fluoropolymer monomer synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+25.0%28.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%โ€”3.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%โ€”3.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2917.13.00Higher: 29.8% vs 28.7%

If oxygen-function adipic acid classification prevails

Polycarboxylic acids might classify under 2917 if halogenation secondary characteristic.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 28.7%

If technical grade with >5% water

Hydrated forms exceeding purity thresholds become chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Specify linearity of chain (n-perfluoroadipic vs branched) in technical specs

โ€ข Higher melting point requires heated transport considerations

โ€ข Dual carboxylic functions; provide titration data confirming both active sites

Related Products under HTS 2903.78.00.00

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)

PFOA is a fully fluorinated carboxylic acid, a perhalogenated derivative of an acyclic hydrocarbon with all hydrogens replaced by fluorine atoms. It falls under HTS 2903.78.00.00 as an acyclic perhalogenated compound containing two or more different halogens (fluorine and implied structure). Commonly used in industrial applications but now heavily regulated due to environmental concerns.

Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA)

PFBA is a short-chain perfluorocarboxylic acid with the formula C3F7COOH, fully fluorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative. Classified in 2903.78.00.00 as a perhalogenated compound meeting chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds. Used in surfactant applications and chemical synthesis.

Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA)

PFPeA (C4F9COOH) represents medium-chain perfluorinated carboxylic acids, fully halogenated acyclic derivatives. Falls under 2903.78.00.00 per chapter notes for halogenated hydrocarbons with multiple halogens. Intermediate in fluoropolymer production.

Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA)

PFHxA is a six-carbon perfluorocarboxylic acid used in fluorochemical manufacturing. As a perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative containing only fluorine, it precisely matches 2903.78.00.00 criteria. Subject to increasing environmental scrutiny.

Perfluoropropionic Acid (PFPrA)

Shortest commercial perfluorocarboxylic acid (C2F5COOH), fully fluorinated with no hydrogen on carbon chain. 2903.78.00.00 classification reflects perhalogenated acyclic hydrocarbon derivative status. Used in specialty fluorochemical synthesis.

Perfluorobutyric Acid Methyl Ester

Methyl ester of perfluorobutanoic acid, maintaining full perhalogenation on acyclic chain. Classified 2903.78.00.00 as ester remains with parent perhalogenated hydrocarbon per chapter classification rules. Used as fluorinated solvent intermediate.