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Formaldehyde-Free Paper Wet-Strength Resin from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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