Atactic Polystyrene Granules from China
Atactic Polystyrene is an amorphous, non-crystalline polystyrene variant in granule form, falling under HTS 3903.19.00.00 as other polystyrene in primary forms. It serves as a blend modifier for improving clarity and impact in other plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Provide FTIR or NMR analysis proving atactic structure and 95%+ styrene content
• Declare exact melt flow index to assist CBP in verifying primary form status