PFOS Marine Antifouling Preparation from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide vessel antifouling system convention compliance documentation
• Include copper-free antifouling formulation specifications
• Ensure USCG vessel application approval documentation