Industrial PFOSF for Surfactant Synthesis from Japan
High-volume industrial grade perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride specifically for conversion to PFOS surfactants, classified under HTS 2904.36.00.00 as a perfluorinated sulfonyl fluoride. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined halogenated sulfonated hydrocarbons.
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
• Bulk importers need TSCA Premanufacture Notice if new uses; check existing exemptions
• Use NIOSH-approved fluoropolymer packaging to prevent hydrolysis during ocean freight
• Prepare for enhanced customs scrutiny due to PFAS environmental concerns