Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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