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PU Foam Production Scrap from Japan

Irregular scraps from polyurethane foam manufacturing, ground or baled, where polyurethane predominates but doesn't meet specific purity. Under 3915.90.00.90 'other' per predominance rules.

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

• Separate rigid from flexible foam scrap; check for flame retardant declarations

• Pitfall: classifying as finished foam articles