Stabilized Didecylmethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

This quaternary ammonium salt with added stabilizer for preservation during transport. Remains under HTS 2923.40.00.00 as per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation. Applied in electronics manufacturing for fluorinated surfactants.

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.

3811.90.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 41.2%

If used as additive in fuel or lubricant compositions

Antistatic or anticorrosion compounds containing quaternary ammonium salts shift to Chapter 38 for formulated products.

2923.90.01.00Lower: 31.2% vs 41.2%

If other quaternary ammonium salts not specifically enumerated

If impurities alter it from exact didecylmethylammonium PFOS, it falls to residual 2923.90.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.2%

If sold as aqueous solution for general cleaning

Water-dissolved per note (d) stays in 29, but cleaning preparations go to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List stabilizer composition and justify as 'necessary for preservation' per note (f) to prevent reclassification

Use proper UN packaging for corrosive chemicals; mismatches lead to CBP exam delays

Monitor MFN duty rates; GSP ineligible due to chemical specificity—confirm country of origin