Technical Grade Didecylmethylammonium Perfluorooctane Sulfonate

Technical grade version with allowable impurities, still chemically defined as the named compound. HTS 2923.40.00.00 applies per Chapter 29 note (a) for organic compounds whether or not containing impurities. Utilized in polymer processing aids.

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.

3402.90.30.00Lower: 39% vs 41.2%

If surface-active in cleaning product formulations

Quat surfactants in preparations excluded from Chapter 29, classified as organic surface-active agents.

2934.99.90.01Lower: 6.5% vs 41.2%

If containing nucleic acid-like structures

Heterocyclic compounds take later numerical order per classification note, but not applicable here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificate of analysis showing impurity levels <2% to affirm chemical definition

Label as 'not for retail sale' to avoid Chapter exclusions for consumer packs

Prepare for FDA/EPA overlap if end-use in food-contact; provide intended use statement