Polystyrene Foam Scrap from Germany
Waste fragments and trimmings from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam manufacturing, primarily composed of polystyrene polymers meeting the 95% monomer content requirement per subheading note (a)(1). Classified under 3915.20.00.00 as scrap of polymers of styrene, typically generated during packaging or insulation production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify polymer composition via lab testing to confirm ≥95% styrene monomer units as per Chapter 39 notes; obtain waste export permits from origin country; declare as non-hazardous to avoid EPA scrutiny