Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include chain length specification in commercial invoice to distinguish from other PFCAs
• Comply with Stockholm Convention reporting if applicable to persistent organic pollutants
• Use fluoropolymer-compatible packaging to prevent container degradation