HS Code 390311
Expansible
Official description: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms : Polystyrene : Expansible
Also searched as: EPS, expandable polystyrene, styrofoam beads, polystyrene foam
Classification
How 390311 breaks down
Plastics and articles thereof
Polymers of styrene, in primary forms
Expansible
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 390311?
Buyers sourcing expansible from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 390311 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 390311
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 390311 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 3903
Other HS codes under 3903
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Polymers of styrene, in primary forms". If 390311 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 390311: common questions
What is HS code 390311?
HS code 390311 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Polymers of styrene, in primary forms : Polystyrene : Expansible". The first two digits (39) are the chapter — Plastics and articles thereof — and digits 3-4 (3903) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 390311?
Common products classified under 390311 include EPS, expandable polystyrene, styrofoam beads, polystyrene foam and similar items matching expansible. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 390311?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 390311 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (390311) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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