N-Methylperfluorooctane Sulfonamido Ethanol (MeFOSE) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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