ETPU Foam Precursor Sheets

Noncellular expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (ETPU) precursor sheets for subsequent steam-chest molding. HTS 3920.99.5000 for these unreinforced TPU sheets before expansion process. Used in athletic footwear manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3921.13Lower: 14.2% vs 40.8%

If after steam chest expansion process

Expanded cellular plastic sheets shift to 3921 cellular plastics heading

6406Lower: 10% vs 40.8%

If molded into finished shoe midsoles

Foam midsoles classified as completed footwear uppers/parts

4002.99.00Lower: 35% vs 40.8%

If meets synthetic rubber cellular criteria

Highly elastic expanded TPU may qualify as cellular rubber Chapter 40

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Clearly mark as 'precursor sheets - not expanded'; provide density specs confirming noncellular status pre-molding

β€’ Include steam expansion processing parameters

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