N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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