Styrene Foam Sign Blanks
Styrene foam sign blanks are extruded polystyrene foam boards sold as blanks for outdoor signage and displays. They are classified under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, being raw boards for advertising use.
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 boards are non-cellular (solid) polystyrene sheets
Non-cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene fall under heading 3920, not 3921.
If the boards are printed with motifs, characters, or pictorial representations that are not merely subsidiary to the primary use
Section note 2 excludes printed plastics from Chapter 39 if the printing is not subsidiary to the primary use, moving classification to Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Import the boards as blank, uncut sheets, not as pre-printed or pre-shaped signs, to qualify for 3921.11.00
• Provide documentation on the extruded polystyrene composition and cellular structure
• Verify the boards are not printed with motifs or characters, as per section note 2, which could move classification to Chapter 49
Related Products under Tariff item 3921.11.00
Architectural Foam Relief Sheets
Architectural foam relief sheets are cellular polystyrene sheets molded with decorative surface patterns for facade cornices and trim. They are classified under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, per the chapter notes on cellular plastics.
Cellular PS Diffusion Plates
Cellular PS diffusion plates are polystyrene foam sheets engineered with a light-scattering cellular structure for use as light diffusion panels in LED lighting fixtures. They fall under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, being raw sheets not yet incorporated into lighting articles.
EPS Foam Packaging Sheets
EPS foam packaging sheets are expanded polystyrene beadboard sheets cut to size for protective packaging of electronics and appliances. They are classified under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, being raw sheets used in shipping.
EPS Foam Void Fill Sheets
EPS foam void fill sheets are expanded polystyrene sheets designed for hand-tearing into void fill material for shipping cartons. They fall under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, being raw sheets not yet converted into packing articles.
Expandable PS Foam Billet Sheets
Expandable PS foam billet sheets are large cellular polystyrene sheets sliced from billets for further fabrication into custom foam parts. They are classified under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, being intermediate products for industrial use.
Flame-Retardant PS Foam Sheets
Flame-retardant PS foam sheets are cellular polystyrene sheets chemically modified with fire-resistant additives for building and construction applications. They are classified under tariff item 3921.11.00 as cellular plates and sheets of polymers of styrene, as the chemical modification does not change the base polymer classification per subheading note 1(c).