Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include molecular formula verification (LiC8F17SO3) and purity >98% certification
• Monitor EU POPs Regulation 2019/1021 import prohibitions for PFOS salts
• Use UN 2923 proper shipping name for corrosive solids during transport