N-Methylperfluorooctane Sulfonamido Ethanol (MeFOSE)
MeFOSE is a key building block for producing fluorochemical polymers used in surface treatments. Classified under HTS 2935.50.00.00 as it is chemically defined perfluorooctane sulfonamide alcohol.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-polymerized forms
Partially polymerized material classifies as polyester under Chapter 39.
If amide linkage predominates chemically
Carboxamide function in 2924 could apply if not specifically PFOS-based.
If retail organic composite solvents containing the compound
Retail preparations exclude from Chapter 29 per exclusion note (k).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation (<10°C) to preserve alcohol functionality
• Declare polymerization inhibitor content to avoid Chapter 39 pre-polymer classification
• Comply with Stockholm Convention documentation for POPs-exempt C8 chemistry
Related Products under HTS 2935.50.00.00
N-Ethylperfluorooctane Sulfonamide
N-Ethylperfluorooctane sulfonamide (N-EtPFOSA) is a chemically defined perfluorooctane sulfonamide used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluorosurfactants. It falls under HTS 2935.50.00.00 as it is specifically listed among other perfluorooctane sulfonamides, which are organo-sulfur compounds with the characteristic sulfonamide group.
N-Methylperfluorooctane Sulfonamide
N-Methylperfluorooctane sulfonamide (N-MePFOSA) is a separate chemically defined compound used in manufacturing water- and oil-repellent coatings. Classified under HTS 2935.50.00.00 as a perfluorooctane sulfonamide per Chapter 29 note (a).
N-Ethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)perfluorooctane Sulfonamide
This hydroxyethyl-substituted perfluorooctane sulfonamide serves as a reactive intermediate for fluoropolymer synthesis. It qualifies under HTS 2935.50.00.00 as 'other perfluorooctane sulfonamides' meeting Chapter 29's chemically defined organic compound criteria.
Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide (PFOSA)
The parent perfluorooctane sulfonamide (PFOSA) compound used in analytical standards and research. Falls squarely under HTS 2935.50.00.00 as the base structure for all 'other perfluorooctane sulfonamides'.
Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide Potassium Salt
The potassium salt form of perfluorooctane sulfonamide used in aqueous fluorosurfactant formulations. Classifies under HTS 2935.50.00.00 following the parent organic compound per Chapter note 4(C)(1).
N-Ethylperfluorooctane Sulfonamide (EtFOSA)
EtFOSA serves as a degradation product marker and synthetic intermediate in PFAS research. Meets HTS 2935.50.00.00 criteria as a separate, chemically defined perfluorooctane sulfonamide.