Tetraethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate from China
A quaternary ammonium salt consisting of the tetraethylammonium cation paired with the perfluorooctane sulfonate anion, chemically defined as a separate organic compound. It falls under HTS 2923.30.00.00 as it precisely matches the specific subheading for this compound, used primarily in industrial applications like surfactants and wetting agents.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as the specific compound listed in the subheading
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and proper UN shipping documentation for hazardous materials classification
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture; ensure no additional solvents or stabilizers render it outside Chapter 29 note (e)