Polystyrene Rigid Sheet from Japan
A noncellular, rigid sheet made from polystyrene polymer, used for signage and display fabrication. It falls under HTS 3920.30.00.00 as it is a plate, sheet, or strip of polymers of styrene, not reinforced or laminated with other materials. The polystyrene content exceeds 95% by weight, meeting the chapter's polymer classification rules.
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
• Verify polystyrene monomer content is at least 95% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification under polymers of styrene
• Ensure declaration specifies 'noncellular and not reinforced' to avoid misclassification into laminated categories