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Potassium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from Germany

Potassium perfluorooctane sulfonate (potassium PFOS) is a perfluorinated sulfonate salt used in specialty chemical applications. Classified under HTS 2904.35.00.00 as an 'other salt' of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, fitting chapter 29 for halogenated sulfonated hydrocarbon derivatives.

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

• Comply with international PFOS bans; secure prior import notifications to EPA under SNUR (Significant New Use Rule)

• Label shipments with CAS number 2795-39-3 and full chemical identity to prevent customs holds

• Test for impurities; chapter excludes mixtures unless meeting stabilizer provisions in notes (f)-(g)