EPS Foam Void Fill Sheets from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify loose-fill precursor sheets to avoid 3923 reclassification
• Volume/weight certificates help
• Pitfall: bulk shipments misdeclared as peanuts