White EPS Pre-Puff Beads

White-colored expandable polystyrene pre-puff beads for producing lightweight foam packaging inserts. Falls under 3903.11.00.00 as primary form polymers before final expansion and molding processes.

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.

3901.40.00.00Same rate: 41.5%

If polyethylene-styrene copolymers

Copolymer subheadings apply when specific comonomer units exceed 95% per note (a)(2).

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 41.5%

If processed into small molded articles

Finished other plastic articles from expanded PS classify under 3926, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test bead expansion ratio during quality control to validate expandable classification

Include MSDS sheets highlighting blowing agent for proper shipping and duty assessment

Beware of particle size declarations that might suggest finished foam, risking reclassification