N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide from China

This is a specific perfluorinated sulfonamide compound with the chemical formula featuring a perfluorooctane chain attached to a sulfonamide group substituted with N-methyl and N-(2-hydroxyethyl) groups. It falls under HTS 2935.40.00.00 as a chemically defined organic sulfonamide per the chapter notes for Chapter 29. Primarily used as a fluorosurfactant intermediate in industrial applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify chemical purity and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance; ensure compliance with EPA PFAS regulations due to perfluorinated nature

Label with exact CAS number if available and avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification