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Diethanolamine Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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