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Diethanolamine Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Organic salt formed between diethanolamine and PFOS, classified with the later-occurring sulfonated acid per Chapter 29 note on salts (C)(2). Falls under HTS 2904.31.00.00 as the PFOS component dominates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2922.19Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If amino alcohol component given priority

Oxygen/nitrogen function compounds earlier; sulfonated acid later in numerical order.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If surface-active preparation

Surfactant formulations shift to Chapter 34 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document both organic components for salt classification verification

Test for ionic dissociation to confirm true salt vs physical mixture

Include REACH registration numbers for both amine and PFOS components

Related Products under HTS 2904.31.00.00

Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) is a fully fluorinated organic compound with a sulfonate group, classified under HTS 2904.31.00.00 as a sulfonated, halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons. It is used in chemical synthesis and industrial applications, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Potassium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Potassium salt of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, a chemically defined organic compound with sulfonate functionality. Classified under HTS 2904.31.00.00 per Chapter 29 note on inorganic salts of organic acids staying with the parent compound. Used in specialty chemical manufacturing.

Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Lithium salt form of PFOS, recognized as the same chemically defined compound under HTS 2904.31.00.00. The sulfonated perfluorocarbon structure dominates classification per Chapter 29 salt rules. Applied in electrochemical and surfactant formulations.

Perfluorooctane Sulfonyl Fluoride (POSF)

Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (POSF), the acid fluoride derivative of PFOS, explicitly covered under HTS 2904.31.00.00. This reactive fluorochemical intermediate fits Chapter 29 as a halogenated, sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative.

Ammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Ammonium salt of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, classified identically to the acid under HTS 2904.31.00.00 per Chapter 29 salt classification rules. Commonly used in fire-fighting foams and coatings.

PFOS Stabilized with Triethanolamine

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid with triethanolamine stabilizer added for preservation, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified in HTS 2904.31.00.00 as the stabilizer doesn't change primary character.