Styrene-Acrylic Paper Coating Binder
High-aromatic (5%+) styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion used as binder in paper coating formulations for glossy magazine and packaging paper production. Meets HTS 3809.92.10.00 criteria for paper industry finishing agents with aromatic substances.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used in paint or varnish production
Paints/varnishes have separate chapter classification from paper finishing agents.
If imported as bulk polymer resin without paper formulation
Polymers in primary form exclude finished finishing preparations.
If for use in textile/paper industries but low aromatic content
Different subheadings based on both industry and composition criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide coating formulation recipes showing paper finishing application
• Aromatic monomer content must be documented in technical data sheets
• Watch for reclassification if sold as paint component rather than paper finishing
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