ABS Plastic Manufacturing Scrap
ABS plastic manufacturing scrap consists of parings and waste from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer production, where styrene monomer units exceed 95% by weight of the total polymer content. This material arises from injection molding operations and is classified under tariff item 3915.20.00 as waste, parings, and scrap of polymers of styrene.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the styrene content is 95% or less by weight
Other plastic waste, parings, and scrap not elsewhere specified would apply when the styrene monomer threshold is not met.
If the scrap is transformed into primary forms
Waste converted into granules or pellets for reuse is classified under the primary forms heading for ABS polymers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the styrene monomer content exceeds 95% by weight to qualify for this tariff item; otherwise, classification may shift
• Keep records of polymer composition from the supplier to present to CBSA upon request
• Verify whether the scrap is subject to any environmental import controls under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 3915.20.00
Crystal Polystyrene (GPPS) Sheet Scrap
Parings and scrap from general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) sheet production, used for CD cases and signage. This material is pure polystyrene with 100% styrene monomers, qualifying as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging Waste
Expanded polystyrene packaging waste is post-industrial scrap from EPS foam blocks used in electronics packaging. This material consists of polystyrene polymer scrap and is classified under tariff item 3915.20.00 when the styrene content meets Chapter 39 criteria.
General Purpose PS Pellet Plant Purge
Purge material from GPPS pellet manufacturing lines, consisting of off-spec polystyrene that is not usable as finished product. This material is classified as waste, parings and scrap of polymers of styrene under tariff item 3915.20.00.
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Trimmings
High-impact polystyrene trimmings are trimmed edges and parings from HIPS sheet extrusion used in refrigerator linings and packaging. This material consists of polystyrene modified with polybutadiene but retains 95% or more styrene units by weight, falling under tariff item 3915.20.00 as styrene polymer scrap.
HIPS TV Cabinet Molding Scrap
HIPS TV cabinet molding scrap consists of oversized parings from high-impact polystyrene injection molds for television and monitor cabinets. The styrene polymer is dominant per Chapter 39 notes, qualifying this waste for tariff item 3915.20.00.
Polystyrene Foam Scrap
Polystyrene foam scrap includes waste fragments and trimmings from expanded polystyrene foam manufacturing. This material is primarily composed of polystyrene polymers meeting the 95% monomer content requirement, and is classified under tariff item 3915.20.00.