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
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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