N-Ethyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide Ethanol Solution from Japan
N-Ethyl perfluorooctane sulfonamide dissolved in ethanol at standard transport concentration for safety reasons, remaining classifiable as the pure compound. Falls under HTS 2935.20.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (e), as the solvent is solely for transport and not specific use. Applied in formulating stain-resistant finishes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify exact concentration (<50% typically) and declare solvent purpose as transport-only to stay under Chapter 29 note (e)
• Include flash point and volatility data for hazardous material declarations
• Avoid retail packaging that could shift to 3824 for consumer preparations