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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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