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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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