Flame Retardant Polystyrene FRPS V0 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare flame retardant as non-polymer additive to avoid chemical modification reclassification
• Comply with TSCA for flame retardant chemicals in polymer imports