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Recyclable EPS Expandable Pellets

Recycled-content expandable polystyrene pellets designed for sustainable foam production. Still classified under 3903.11.00.00 as meeting polymer content rules in primary expandable form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3903.19.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If rigid recycled polystyrene without blowing agent

Non-expandable PS variants classify separately.

3920.43.50Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If containing non-plasticizer additives >5%

Plasticizer definitions affect 'Other' plate/sheet subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document recycled content percentages but confirm >95% polystyrene monomer equivalence

Verify post-consumer resin meets primary polymer specifications