Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Sheets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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