Polystyrene Rigid Straw Tubes from China
Rigid polystyrene tubes less than 200 mm, used as industrial straws or sample transport in labs. HTS 3917.29.00.50 applies to rigid tubes of styrene polymers as 'other plastics'.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
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 rigidity and polystyrene content (>95% styrene monomer) via material specs
• Distinguish from flexible plastic straws in 3917.3x by wall thickness tests
• Package separately from paper/plant-based to avoid GRI 3 set rules