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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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