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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the strips are cut to shape and have holes or other working for use as specific articles

Other articles of plastics are classified 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 β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the strips are not cut to specific lengths or shapes for a particular use, as that could make them articles of another heading

β€’ Keep records of the polymer composition

β€’ Ensure the strips are not combined with any 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.

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.

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.