PET Foam Core Sheets from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm PET monomer units contribute 95%+ by weight per subheading note (a)(1)
• Measure dimensions; if ≤38.1cm width & ≤45.7cm length, may qualify for Free (B) rate
• Avoid classifying as table/bed/kitchen articles if marketed for end-use fabrication