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Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) from Canada

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is a synthetic perfluorinated carboxylic acid with the formula C7F15COOH, classified under HTS 2915.90.18.10 as a saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid that is fully fluorinated. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily in industrial applications despite regulatory restrictions.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

110%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6095.8%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming it meets the perfluorooctanoic acid specification to avoid misclassification

• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and comply with TSCA regulations as PFOA is subject to EPA import restrictions and notifications

• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect declaration as general carboxylic acids; specify 'perfluorooctanoic acid' explicitly on commercial invoice