Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) from Japan
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.
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
• Verify compliance with EPA and TSCA regulations due to PFOS restrictions under POPs convention; obtain prior approvals
• Include detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (1763-23-1) in documentation
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product is pure PFOS, not diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (d)