SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of acrylic polymer plates, sheets, film, foil & strip (non-self-adhesive, unreinforced) (SITC 58225) totaled $29.4M in April 2026, traded with 49 countries.
Importers of Acrylic Polymer Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Non-Self-Adhesive, Unreinforced) paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $21.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acrylic Polymer Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil & Strip (Non-Self-Adhesive, Unreinforced) imports of $29.4M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) — widely known by trade names such as Plexiglas or Lucite — is the dominant acrylic polymer in this heading, prized for optical clarity, UV resistance, and weatherability in glazing, signage, and display applications. Flat acrylic sheet is traded in cast and extruded forms, which differ in optical quality, surface hardness, and thickness tolerance — distinctions that matter to end users but do not change the SITC classification. Antidumping duty orders on cast acrylic sheet from certain origins have been active in the US market, making AD scope analysis a standard pre-import compliance step for this product.
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The US has maintained antidumping duty orders on cast acrylic sheet from certain countries. Importers should review the current scope of active orders at the Commerce Department's Enforcement and Compliance portal and confirm whether their specific product — by manufacturing method (cast vs. extruded), thickness, and country of origin — falls within scope. A scope ruling request can provide binding guidance when coverage is ambiguous.
Cast acrylic sheet is produced by polymerizing liquid monomer in molds, yielding superior optical clarity and surface quality; extruded sheet is produced by forcing molten polymer through a die, offering tighter thickness tolerances and lower cost. Both forms are classified within this heading, but AD duty orders have historically targeted cast sheet specifically — so the manufacturing method is a critical procurement and compliance data point.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $7.5M | $4.2M | -$3.3M |
| CANADA | $585K | $10.1M | +$9.5M |
| GERMANY | $5.0M | $1.6M | -$3.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $5.8M | $129K | -$5.7M |
| BELGIUM | $25K | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
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Monthly import values over time