N-Ethyl-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)perfluorooctane Sulfonamide from Germany
This is a specific perfluorinated sulfonamide compound with the chemical formula featuring a perfluorooctane chain attached to the sulfonamide group, along with N-ethyl and N-(2-hydroxyethyl) substituents. It falls under HTS 2935.30.00.00 as a chemically defined sulfonamide per Chapter 29 notes (a), used primarily in surfactants and fluorochemical applications. The compound's structure qualifies it directly under the subheading for this exact substance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as the specific compound; ensure SDS includes PFAS regulatory compliance for EPA/TSCA; avoid misclassification as mixtures which may shift to Chapter 38