N-Methyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide

N-Methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide (MeFOS) is a chemically defined organic compound featuring a perfluorinated carbon chain attached to a sulfonamide group with an N-methyl substituent. It falls under HTS 2935.10.00.00 as a specific sulfonamide compound within Chapter 29, meeting the criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 16.5%

If imported as part of a formulated mixture or solution

Mixtures containing this compound exceed Chapter 29 scope and fall under prepared binders or chemical mixtures in heading 3824.

2904.10Lower: 14.2% vs 16.5%

If the perfluorooctane moiety dominates classification

Perfluorinated hydrocarbons may shift to Chapter 29 sulfonated derivatives if sulfonamide not principal function.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 16.5%

If containing additional organo-sulfur functions beyond sulfonamide

Organo-sulfur compounds with other sulfur linkages to carbon classify in 2930 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as N-methyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide for proper HTS classification

Check REACH and TSCA compliance due to PFAS regulations; include safety data sheets (SDS) and ensure no prohibited impurities

Avoid misclassification as mixtures; ship in drums suitable for chemical transport with stabilizers if needed per Chapter 29 notes