PFOS Marine Antifouling Preparation from Germany
Chemical preparation containing perfluorooctane sulfonamide for marine vessel hull coatings to prevent biofouling. Classified under HTS 3824.87.00.00 per Chapter 38 subheading note 3 for PFOS mixtures.
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
• Provide vessel antifouling system convention compliance documentation
• Include copper-free antifouling formulation specifications
• Ensure USCG vessel application approval documentation