N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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