2915.90.18.10/Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)/Japan

Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) from Japan

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 — 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%

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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