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Unexpanded EPS Granules from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Unexpanded EPS Granules from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3903.11.00.00