PFOS Textile Water Repellent Treatment from Japan
Liquid chemical preparation containing perfluorooctane sulfonamide for spray application to fabrics, providing durable water and oil repellency. Classified under 3824.87.00.00 per subheading note 3 due to specified PFOS-related substances.
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
• Submit TSCA certification and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documenting PFOS concentration
• Verify compliance with EPA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) for PFOS chemicals
• Include end-use statements specifying textile treatment application to avoid misclassification