High Purity APFOS for Firefighting Foam Production

Ultra-high purity ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate specifically for AFFF concentrate production, under HTS 2904.32.00.00 as a chemically defined fluorosulfonate. End-use as firefighting surfactant does not affect pure compound classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3813.00Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If pre-mixed into fire-extinguishing preparations

Finished fire-fighting charges containing APFOS classify in 3813 per Chapter 29 exclusion note (k).

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 38.7%

If when formulated as foam concentrate surfactant

APFOS in surface-active preparations shifts to Chapter 34 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain waivers for legacy AFFF use if importing for military/fire service; provide NFPA 11 compliance documentation; track PFOA/PFOS phase-out deadlines