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Styrene Foam Board for Model Making from Japan

High-density polystyrene foam boards used by hobbyists for architectural models and crafts. Meets 3921.11.00.00 as cellular sheets of styrene polymers per weight predominance rule. Easily cut and painted.

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 end-use in entry docs to prevent industrial misclassification

• Test for pure styrene vs copolymers

• Ensure sheets exceed 38.1cm width for standard rates per US note