EPS Foam Void Fill Sheets from China
Expanded polystyrene sheets torn by hand for void filling in shipping cartons. Pure cellular styrene polymer per 3921.11.00.00 classification rules. Biodegradable grade available.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify loose-fill precursor sheets to avoid 3923 reclassification
• Volume/weight certificates help
• Pitfall: bulk shipments misdeclared as peanuts