PET Foam Core Sheets

Lightweight cellular polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam sheets for sandwich panel cores in aerospace and marine applications. Falls under 3921.19.00.90 as cellular sheets of other plastics (PET predominates per polymer notes).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3920.62.00Lower: 39.2% vs 41.5%

If noncellular PET sheets

Non-foamed PET classified under noncellular polymers of esters heading.

3921.13Lower: 14.2% vs 41.5%

If polyurethane cellular material

Specific subheading exists for cellular polyurethane sheets.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 41.5%

If fabricated into finished articles

Completed products move from Chapter 39 semi-finished plates to finished goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm PET monomer units contribute 95%+ by weight per subheading note (a)(1)

β€’ Measure dimensions; if ≀38.1cm width & ≀45.7cm length, may qualify for Free (B) rate

β€’ Avoid classifying as table/bed/kitchen articles if marketed for end-use fabrication