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PFOS Lithium Salt Aqueous Solution 70% from Germany

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.

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

• Specify exact concentration on invoice to qualify under note (d) water solution provision

• Include flash point and pH data for proper hazmat classification

• Pre-qualify with US Fire Administration for AFFF concentrate applications