White EPS Pre-Puff Beads from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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