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Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Powder

Pure lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (Li-PFOS) in powdered form, a fluorinated surfactant used in industrial applications. Classified under HTS 2904.33.00.00 as a sulfonated, halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons, specifically the lithium salt of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid. Meets chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If diluted in solvent beyond transport needs or contains additives for specific end-use

Solutions exceeding Chapter 29 note (e) limits or with functional additives classify as chemical preparations in 3824.

2904.10Lower: 14.2% vs 38.7%

If classified as general perfluorooctane sulfonic acid rather than specific lithium salt

Parent acid form falls under earlier 2904 subheading; salts follow principal compound per Chapter notes.

2847.00.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If containing metal impurities exceeding trace levels affecting classification

High metal content may shift to inorganic compounds of lithium in Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify REACH and TSCA compliance due to PFOS environmental restrictions; obtain EPA pre-manufacture notice if needed

Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (29457-72-5) for customs verification

Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ensure product is chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a)

Related Products under HTS 2904.33.00.00

Technical Grade Lithium PFOS Crystals

Crystalline technical-grade lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate for surfactant manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2904.33.00.00 as a perfluorinated sulfonate salt, explicitly listed in the heading for PFOS salts. Qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 scope.

High-Purity Li-PFOS for Electroplating Baths

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.

Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Stabilized Flake

Stabilized flake form of lithium PFOS with minimal anticaking agent for safe transport. Allowed under Chapter 29 note (f) as stabilizer necessary for preservation; principal compound remains HTS 2904.33.00.00. Maintains classification as chemically defined PFOS lithium salt.

PFOS Lithium Salt Aqueous Solution 70%

70% aqueous solution of lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate for firefighting foam production. Classified under HTS 2904.33.00.00 per Chapter note (d) for products of 2904 dissolved in water. Remains chemically defined compound, not a preparation.

Research Grade Lithium PFOS (>99%)

High-purity (>99%) lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate for laboratory research on fluorosurfactants. Strictly classified under HTS 2904.33.00.00 as the pure chemical compound, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) criteria. Not excluded by any chapter limitations.