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High-Purity Li-PFOS for Electroplating Baths from Germany

Ultra-pure lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate designed for electroplating surfactant applications. Precisely classified under 2904.33.00.00 as the lithium salt of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, a halogenated sulfonated hydrocarbon derivative. Exclusively covered by Chapter 29 for chemically defined organic compounds.

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

• Declare intended use on commercial invoice to justify industrial classification vs retail

• Ensure packaging meets UN hazardous materials standards for fluorinated compounds

• Monitor EU PFOS ban extensions that may affect transshipment routing