Formaldehyde-Free Paper Wet-Strength Resin from Japan
Aminoplast resin with aromatic modifiers (>5% by weight) providing wet strength to specialty papers like filter paper and labels. Classified HTS 3809.92.10.00 for paper finishing with aromatic substance requirement.
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
• Formaldehyde content certification critical for both classification and REACH compliance
• Wet-strength performance data distinguishes from general paper adhesives
• Prevent misclassification by specifying paper recycling compatibility