PFOS Medical Device Lubricant

Sterile lubricant preparation containing perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride for medical device manufacturing and assembly. Classified in HTS 3824.87.00.00 under subheading note 3 specifications for PFOS substances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3006.92.00.00Lower: 10% vs 38.7%

If articles for medical use

Medical lubricants put up in forms for retail therapeutic use classify under Chapter 30.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 38.7%

If general industrial lubricants

Lubricants without medical claim or PFOS content classify under Chapter 34.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If non-PFOS medical lubricants

Medical device lubricants without listed PFOS substances use other chemical codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FDA device master file or drug master file references

Include biocompatibility test results (ISO 10993) for medical lubricants

Maintain USP <88> Class VI certification records

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PFOS Textile Water Repellent Treatment

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PFOS Leather Finishing Preparation

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PFOS Industrial Metal Cleaning Solution

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PFOS Carpet Protector Chemical

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PFOS Paper Sizing Agent

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