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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide vessel antifouling system convention compliance documentation
• Include copper-free antifouling formulation specifications
• Ensure USCG vessel application approval documentation