Diethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate is a specific perfluorinated salt classified as an oxygen-function amino-compound under HTS 2922.16.00.00 due to its amino-alcohol salt structure with perfluoroalkyl chain. It is primarily used as a surfactant in industrial formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If blended with solvents or additives for specific end-use

Mixtures of organic chemicals not purely chemically defined fall under prepared chemical compositions in Chapter 38.

2904.10Lower: 14.2% vs 41.5%

If classified primarily by perfluoroalkyl sulfonate structure

Sulfonated derivatives may shift to earlier hydrocarbon headings if amino-function is secondary.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If organo-sulfur characteristics dominate

Organo-sulfur compounds take precedence if sulfur linkage to carbon is primary feature per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it matches the exact specification of diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate

Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and ensure compliance with TSCA regulations due to PFAS restrictions

Avoid misclassification as a mixture; ship as pure compound to prevent reclassification under Chapter 38