Didecylmethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Powder

A quaternary ammonium salt combining didecylmethylammonium cation with perfluorooctane sulfonate anion, supplied as a fine white powder. Classified under HTS 2923.40.00.00 as it is a specific chemically defined quaternary ammonium salt per Chapter 29 note (a). Used primarily in specialty chemical applications for its surfactant properties.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.2%

If formulated as a surface treatment preparation with solvents or additives

Mixtures containing this compound as an active ingredient for specific end-use like coatings fall under mixtures of Chapter 38 rather than pure compounds.

2904Lower: 13.7% vs 41.2%

If imported dissolved in solvents solely for safety/transport

Chapter 29 note (e) allows solutions in solvents for transport to stay in Chapter 29, but if rendered suitable for specific use, it shifts to preparations in 2904.

3809.93.50.00Lower: 41% vs 41.2%

If put up as pesticide or disinfectant formulation

Quaternary ammonium compounds in pesticide forms are excluded from Chapter 29 and classified under heading 3809 for disinfectants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming the exact composition as didecylmethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate to match HTS 2923.40.00.00

Declare any stabilizers or impurities per Chapter 29 notes (f)-(g); exceeding general use criteria may shift classification

Comply with EPA PFAS regulations; include TSCA certification to avoid import holds on perfluorooctane sulfonate compounds