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Syndiotactic Polystyrene Pellets (SPS) from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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