Flame Retardant Polystyrene FRPS V0 from China
FRPS V0 is polystyrene resin with halogen-free flame retardants, styrene monomer contributing >95% polymer weight in primary form. HTS 3903.90.5000 as 'Other' styrene polymers; retardants treated as additives per notes. Used in electrical components.
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
• Declare flame retardant as non-polymer additive to avoid chemical modification reclassification
• Comply with TSCA for flame retardant chemicals in polymer imports