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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3209.90.00Lower: 40.9% vs 41.5%

If used in paint or varnish production

Paints/varnishes have separate chapter classification from paper finishing agents.

3903.19.00Same rate: 41.5%

If imported as bulk polymer resin without paper formulation

Polymers in primary form exclude finished finishing preparations.

3809Same rate: 41.5%

If for use in textile/paper industries but low aromatic content

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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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