Crystal Polystyrene GPPS 535H

GPPS 535H is a clear, crystal-grade polystyrene resin for injection molding, composed of >95% styrene monomer units in pellet form. Falls under HTS 3903.90.5000 as other styrene polymers in primary forms per subheading note (a)(1). Used in electronics housings and toys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+35.0%41.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3904.10.00Same rate: 41.5%

If vinyl chloride-styrene copolymer

Named copolymers like PVC-styrene with >95% units classify under 3904.10 per note (a)(2).

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 41.5%

If polymer dissolved in solvent rather than primary solid form

Solvent-dissolved polymers may classify under Chapter 27 if meeting petroleum derivative criteria.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 41.5%

If fabricated into small plastic articles not elsewhere specified

Finished small wares from styrene polymers go to 3926.90, not primary forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify optical clarity and monomer purity to support 3903 classification over commodity plastics

โ€ข Avoid bulk packaging over 38.1x45.7 cm if seeking special rates under related notes, though not applicable here

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High Impact Polystyrene HIPS 825

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Expandable Polystyrene EPS Beads F400

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Super High Impact Polystyrene SHIPS 700

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Flame Retardant Polystyrene FRPS V0

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