N-Ethyl-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)perfluorooctane Sulfonamide from Japan
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 — 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
• 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