N-Methylperfluorooctane Sulfonamido Ethanol (MeFOSE) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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