Diethanolamine Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from Germany

Diethanolamine perfluorooctane sulfonate pairs a organic base with PFOS for water-soluble applications. Classified in HTS 2904.35.00.00 as an other salt, following chapter rules for organic salts of sulfonated compounds.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document salt formation per chapter note (C); provide synthesis route if challenged

Beware end-use declarations; PFOS salts often trigger additional homeland security scrutiny

Package to prevent decomposition; instability may classify as hazardous material