Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate from Mexico
Ammonium perfluorooctanoate is the ammonium salt of perfluorooctanoic acid (C7F15COO⁻NH4⁺), explicitly covered under HTS 2915.90.18.10 as a salt of this specific perfluorinated carboxylic acid. It was historically used as a processing aid in fluoropolymer production like Teflon.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory analysis confirming ammonium salt composition and PFOA content to support classification under the specific subheading
• Declare TSCA import certification and check for PFOA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) compliance before importation
• Ensure proper hazardous material labeling and packaging per DOT regulations for safe transport of this fluorinated salt