Fluorosurfactant Intermediate TEAPFOS

Tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate serving as a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced fluorosurfactants in electronics manufacturing. Falls squarely under HTS 2923.30.00.00 as the precisely named quaternary ammonium salt.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+35.0%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%+10.0%16.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99.39Lower: 35% vs 41.2%

If containing >1% impurities or isomers

Mixtures of isomers or impure compounds exceeding Chapter 29 purity standards shift to Chapter 38 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include REACH registration numbers for EU-origin material if transshipping through US

Monitor Stockholm Convention restrictions on PFOS compounds despite specific HTS allowance

Validate 99%+ purity via HPLC to prevent reclassification as impure mixture