Injection Molding Polystyrene Resin

High flow polystyrene resin for precision injection molding of household items, falling under HTS 3903.19.00.00 as other polystyrene in primary forms. Balanced viscosity for complex thin-wall parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3901.40.00Same rate: 41.5%

If ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer modified

EVA copolymers have dedicated subheading per notes.

3923.50.00Lower: 40.3% vs 41.5%

If molded into stoppers/closures

Finished articles of styrene polymers shift to 3923.

2902.50.00Lower: 35% vs 41.5%

If low molecular weight oligomer

Oligomers under ~1000 MW classified as cyclic hydrocarbons.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flow rate specs (MFI 15-25) proving suitability for primary processing

Color masterbatch must be declared separately to avoid blend issues

Test for residual styrene (<500ppm) to meet VOC regulations

Related Products under HTS 3903.19.00.00

High Impact Polystyrene Resin (HIPS)

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene, with butadiene content typically under 5% by weight, making it a polystyrene under HTS 3903.19.00.00 as it does not meet specific copolymer subheadings. It is supplied in primary pellet form for injection molding into durable consumer goods like toys and appliance housings.

General Purpose Polystyrene Pellets (GPPS)

General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) is a homopolymer of styrene in transparent pellet form, classified under HTS 3903.19.00.00 as 'other' polystyrene not specified elsewhere. Used primarily for packaging, disposable cups, and clear plastic cases due to its clarity and rigidity.

Syndiotactic Polystyrene Pellets (SPS)

Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) features crystalline structure from stereospecific polymerization, classified in primary pellet form under HTS 3903.19.00.00 as other polystyrene. Used in high-heat engineering applications like automotive parts.

Polystyrene Compounding Base Resin

Narrow molecular weight distribution polystyrene resin designed for compounding, imported in primary form under HTS 3903.19.00.00. Serves as base for custom blends in electronics and packaging industries.

Atactic Polystyrene Granules

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.

Crystal Polystyrene Resin

Crystal Polystyrene, a clear GPPS variant, is imported as resin pellets under HTS 3903.19.00.00 for applications requiring optical clarity like CD cases and medical labware. Meets 'other' polystyrene criteria with over 95% styrene monomer units.