Polystyrene Sign Blank Rods from China
Rigid polystyrene rods, 4 mm diameter, used as sign blanks or craft rods, surface-sanded. HTS 3916.90.5000 for other plastic rods meeting cross-section requirement. PS monomer content qualifies under polymer note (a)(1).
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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
• Certify polystyrene ≥95% styrene monomer; store in protective packaging to prevent surface damage affecting classification; declare intended stock use vs finished signs