Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) Foam Sheets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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