3903.11.00.00/White EPS Pre-Puff Beads/Japan

White EPS Pre-Puff Beads from Japan

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 — 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%

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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