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%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
• 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