PFOS Diethylamine Salt

PFOS diethylamine salt, chemically diethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate, is an amino-alcohol salt with ether-like oxygen functions, fitting HTS 2922.16.00.00. Commonly employed in aqueous fire-fighting foams and electroplating baths.

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.

3813.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If when put up in forms for fire extinguishers

Chapter notes exclude fire-fighting preparations from Chapter 29, directing to heading 3813.

2921.42Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If considered an amine salt without prominent oxygen function

Amine-function compounds precede oxygen-function in numerical order per classification rule.

2845.90.01.00Lower: 25% vs 41.5%

If for inorganic salts of organic compounds

Note 1(C)(1) may apply salts to inorganic headings if organic component secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact CAS number (68259-12-5) on commercial invoice to match HTS specification

Obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if not on inventory due to perfluorooctane sulfonate regulations

Package in UN-approved containers for hazardous materials transport