High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Strip
These are narrow strips of high impact polystyrene (HIPS), a chemically modified styrene polymer, used in model making and crafts. They are non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. Under the Customs Tariff of Canada, they are classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as plates, sheets, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene, as chemically modified polymers are classified with the unmodified polymer.
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 strips are cellular or have a backing or reinforcement
Cellular or combined plastic strips are classified under heading 39.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the strips are not cut to shape or further worked beyond cutting into rectangles, as that would change classification
• Provide technical data showing the styrene monomer content predominates by weight
• Ensure the strips are not combined with any adhesive backing or other materials
Related Products under Tariff item 3920.30.00
Acrylic Styrene Copolymer Film
This is a thin, transparent film made from styrene-acrylate copolymers where styrene units predominate by weight. It is non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or similarly combined with other materials, and is used in protective overlays. Under the Customs Tariff of Canada, it falls under tariff item 3920.30.00 as a plate, sheet, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene.
Clear Polystyrene Display Film
This is a transparent, non-cellular polystyrene film used for point-of-purchase displays and packaging inserts. It is made of pure polystyrene and is not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. It is classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as a plate, sheet, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene.
Crystal Polystyrene Film
This is a high-clarity general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) film used as blister packaging stock. It is non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. It is classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as a plate, sheet, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene.
GPPS Transparent Foil
This is a thin foil made of general purpose polystyrene, used in graphic arts applications. It is non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. It is classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as a plate, sheet, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene.
HIPS Thermoforming Sheet
These are high impact polystyrene (HIPS) sheets imported as flat stock, intended to be vacuum-formed into trays and containers. They are non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. They are classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as plates, sheets, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene, as they are not yet formed into articles.
Polystyrene Engineering Strip
These are precision strips made of polystyrene, used for jigs and fixtures in manufacturing. They are non-cellular, not reinforced, laminated, supported, or combined with other materials. They are classified under tariff item 3920.30.00 as plates, sheets, film, foil, or strip of polymers of styrene.