Polystyrene Rigid Straw Tubes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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