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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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