Lithium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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)