PFOS Stabilized with Triethanolamine from Japan
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.
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
• Specify stabilizer percentage (<5% typically) and purpose in technical data sheet
• Validate stabilizer necessary for transport per Chapter 29 note (f) criteria
• Avoid excess amine that could reclassify as organic salt mixture