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PFOS Industrial Metal Cleaning Solution from Japan

Aqueous cleaning preparation containing perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride for degreasing metal surfaces in manufacturing. Classified in 3824.87.00.00 due to presence of specified PFOS substance per Chapter 38 subheading note.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit industrial end-use statement specifying metal cleaning application

• Ensure DOT hazardous material classification for air/sea transport

• Maintain records of PFOS concentration for EPA compliance verification