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High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Strip from Japan

Narrow strips of high impact polystyrene (HIPS), a modified styrene polymer, used in model making and crafts. It qualifies for HTS 3920.30.00.00 as noncellular, unsupported styrene polymer strips. Chemical modification keeps it under styrene per chapter notes.

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

Document HIPS as polystyrene derivative with lab reports to affirm styrene polymer status

Measure dimensions accurately; strips under 0.2mm may be considered foil

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Strip from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3920.30.00.00