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High-Index EPS Beads H100 from China

High expansion index (H100) polystyrene beads for thin-walled foam molding applications. Primary expandable form per 3903.11.00.00 before steam chest molding into custom shapes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

• Include expansion index specifications in entry docs for technical validation

• Ensure beads meet 95% polystyrene purity despite specialty formulations