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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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