PFOS Oil-Water Separator Media

Treatment media containing perfluorooctane sulfonamide for industrial oil-water separators in wastewater treatment. This preparation is classified under HTS 3824.87.00.00 due to specified PFOS substance content.

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.

8421.99.01Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If filtering/purifying machinery parts

Separator media imported as machinery parts classify under Chapter 84.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.7%

If non-PFOS separation media

Oil-water separation preparations without PFOS use general chemical codes.

3808.94.50Lower: 30% vs 38.7%

If disinfectants for water treatment

Water treatment chemicals with disinfectant claims may classify under heading 3808.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide wastewater treatment facility end-use documentation

Include EPA NPDES permit references for treatment applications

Ensure proper spill containment and hazardous waste manifests

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Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrate containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) for enhanced fire suppression on hydrocarbon fuels. This preparation falls under HTS 3824.87.00.00 as it contains PFOS, one of the restricted substances specified in subheading note 3 to Chapter 38.

PFOS Textile Water Repellent Treatment

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PFOS Leather Finishing Preparation

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PFOS Industrial Metal Cleaning Solution

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.

PFOS Carpet Protector Chemical

Spray-on carpet treatment containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid for stain and soil resistance in commercial flooring. This preparation qualifies for HTS 3824.87.00.00 under subheading note 3 for PFOS-containing mixtures.

PFOS Paper Sizing Agent

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