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U.S. exports of polystyrene (non-expandable) in primary forms, nesoi (HS 390319) totaled $21.9M in July 2026.
Importers of Polystyrene (Non-Expandable) in Primary Forms, NESOI paid $439K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNon-expandable polystyrene in primary forms — general-purpose (GPPS) and high-impact (HIPS) grades — is a foundational resin for injection-molded consumer goods, disposable foodservice items, electronics housings, and medical device components. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (3903190000), so the principal classification issue is distinguishing non-expandable grades from EPS (heading 390311) and from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers classified elsewhere. Mexico and Taiwan lead US imports under this heading, with Canada and Japan also significant. Importers sourcing from China should note that Chinese-origin polystyrene may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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222 shipments/mo
HIPS is a rubber-toughened polystyrene in which polybutadiene is dispersed as a separate phase within a polystyrene matrix — it is still classified as a polystyrene under heading 390319. ABS, by contrast, is a true terpolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene and is classified under heading 3903 as an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. The distinction affects both the applicable duty rate and any trade-remedy exposure, so importers should obtain a polymer composition certificate confirming the resin type.
A manufacturer's certificate of analysis confirming the absence of an incorporated blowing agent, along with the resin's bulk density and bead or pellet morphology, is the most effective supporting document. CBP may also accept a technical data sheet from the resin producer. Importers should retain these records for at least five years in case of a post-entry audit.
HSChapter 39
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 3903
Subheading 390319 · $5.2M of $110.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3903190000 | Polystyrene,NESOI | $5.8M | 5.76% | 45.41% | $333K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3903190000 | Polystyrene,NESOI | $19.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$21.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
49.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.52%.