Perfluoroadipic Acid from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify linearity of chain (n-perfluoroadipic vs branched) in technical specs
• Higher melting point requires heated transport considerations
• Dual carboxylic functions; provide titration data confirming both active sites