PFOS Firefighting Foam Concentrate from China
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrate containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) for enhanced fire suppression on hydrocarbon fuels. This preparation falls under HTS 3824.87.00.00 as it contains PFOS, one of the restricted substances specified in subheading note 3 to Chapter 38.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA TSCA pre-manufacture notice approval prior to import due to PFOS restrictions under TSCA
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates confirming PFOS content for customs clearance
• Ensure proper hazardous materials labeling and shipping documentation under DOT regulations