Polystyrene Sign Blank Rods
Rigid polystyrene rods, 4 mm diameter, used as sign blanks or craft rods, surface-sanded. This product falls under tariff item 3916.90.00 as rods of plastics with a cross-section exceeding 1 mm, not further worked.
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 |
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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 product is in sheet or plate form instead of rods
Polystyrene plates and sheets are classified under 3920.30.00.
If the rods are cut to specific lengths and used as finished articles
Finished articles of plastics not elsewhere specified fall under heading 39.26.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rods are not further worked beyond surface sanding, as additional processing may change classification
• Confirm the polystyrene is a homopolymer with at least 95% styrene monomer units
• Maintain supplier documentation on the manufacturing process
Related Products under Tariff item 3916.90.00
ABS Plastic Trim Profile Extrusions
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) extruded trim profiles, 1.8 mm thick for automotive and furniture edging. These profiles are classified under tariff item 3916.90.00 as profile shapes of other plastics, where no single monomer dominates.
Acrylic Monofilament Brush Core
Continuous acrylic monofilament with a cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm, specifically designed for industrial brush filling machines. Its high stiffness and durability make it suitable for heavy cleaning brushes, and it is not further worked beyond surface finishing.
Acrylic Monofilament Fishing Line
Thick acrylic monofilament fishing line with a diameter exceeding 1 mm, used for heavy-duty angling. It is a monofilament of acrylic polymers, not further worked, and meets the cross-sectional dimension requirement of heading 3916.
Acrylic Monofilament for Weed Trimmers
Heavy-duty twisted acrylic monofilament over 1 mm diameter, supplied for replacement spools in string trimmers. It is a durable alternative to nylon, surface-worked but not otherwise processed, and falls under monofilament of other plastics.
Acrylic Monofilament Rods for Crafts
Transparent acrylic (PMMA) monofilament rods over 1 mm diameter, used in model making and craft projects. They are monofilament of other plastics, with methyl methacrylate units contributing 95% or more by weight, and are not further worked.
Acrylic Profile Channel for LED Lighting
U-channel acrylic profiles exceeding 1 mm in thickness, surface-polished, designed for housing LED strips in signage. The profiles are not further worked and are made of acrylic polymers, falling under profile shapes of other plastics.