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Polystyrene Rigid Straw Tubes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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