Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Sheets from China
These cellular sheets made from expanded polypropylene are lightweight and impact-resistant, commonly used for protective packaging inserts. They fall under HTS 3921.19.00 as cellular plates, sheets, film, foil, or strip of other plastics, specifically non-polyethylene, non-polystyrene cellular polypropylene. The closed-cell structure provides excellent buoyancy and thermal insulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Verify the polymer composition meets the 95% monomer content rule for 'polypropylene' per subheading notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports confirming cellular structure and plastic type during customs entry to prevent misclassification as non-cellular