Unexpanded EPS Granules from Germany
Unexpanded polystyrene granules containing blowing agent for in-plant expansion into foam blocks. HTS 3903.11.00.00 precisely covers these primary form expandable polystyrene materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'unexpanded' status clearly to distinguish from prefoamed materials
• Maintain chain of custody documentation proving primary form, not intermediate processing
• Watch for valuation issues when imported with technical support services bundled