Syndiotactic Polystyrene Pellets (SPS) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit polymerization process details confirming stereoregularity without comonomers
• High glass transition temp (100°C+) helps distinguish from general GPPS
• Avoid declaring as 'specialty polymer' without COA, risking 3904 classification