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Expandable Polystyrene EPS Beads F400 from Mexico

EPS F400 consists of polystyrene beads impregnated with pentane blowing agent, with styrene monomer >95% by weight in primary bead form. It is classified under HTS 3903.90.5000 as 'Other' polymers of styrene in primary forms. Subheading note (a)(1) applies as it is not chemically modified or a named copolymer.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Include blowing agent specs in documentation to confirm primary form status under Chapter 39

Verify no 'household article' features to avoid 3924; EPS beads are industrial raw material

Expandable Polystyrene EPS Beads F400 from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3903.90.50.00