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