Perfluorooctane Sulfonyl Fluoride (PFOSF) from Japan
Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) is a perfluorinated organic compound with the formula C8F17SO2F, classified under HTS 2904.36.00.00 as a sulfonated and halogenated derivative of hydrocarbons. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid salts and other fluorochemicals used in surface treatments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with EPA and TSCA regulations on PFAS chemicals, as PFOSF is subject to import notifications and restrictions
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to customs for proper classification
• Avoid misclassification as a finished surfactant; ensure documentation specifies it as the pure sulfonyl fluoride