Paper Surface Sizing Polymer
Paper Surface Sizing Polymer is a styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion applied at the size press to improve paper surface strength and printability. It acts as a finishing agent that enhances coating holdout and ink receptivity on coated papers. This product is classified under tariff item 3809.92.00 as a preparation of a kind used in the paper industry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a primary acrylic polymer in primary forms
Synthetic polymers in primary forms, such as acrylic copolymers, are classified in Chapter 39 when they are not put up as finishing agents.
If the product is used in the textile or like industries
The same heading covers finishing agents for textiles; the textile subheading applies when the primary use is in textiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain batch records and technical data sheets demonstrating the product's function as a surface sizing agent for paper
• Ensure the emulsion is not classified as a separate chemically defined compound, which would fall under Chapter 39
• Verify if the product meets Canadian labelling requirements for workplace hazardous materials (WHMIS) before import
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