Ammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (APFOS) Powder from China
Pure ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (APFOS) in powdered form, a fluorinated surfactant classified under HTS 2904.32.00.00 as a sulfonated, halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons. It is chemically defined as the ammonium salt of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, meeting Chapter 29 note (a).
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
• Verify TSCA compliance and obtain EPA approvals prior to import due to PFAS restrictions; provide detailed chemical purity certificates; ensure proper hazardous material labeling for transport