White EPS Pre-Puff Beads from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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