High Impact Polystyrene HIPS 825 from Mexico
HIPS 825 is a polystyrene resin with rubber modifiers for enhanced toughness, where styrene units exceed 95% by weight of total polymer content. Classified in HTS 3903.90.5000 as 'Other' styrene polymers in primary forms (pellets). Meets subheading note (a)(1) as it is not a specifically named copolymer.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit lab analysis confirming rubber content does not drop styrene below 95% to stay in 3903.90 per note (a)(1)
• Label shipments clearly as 'primary forms' to distinguish from fabricated plates/sheets under 3920.51