Other
Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Of a kind used in the paper or like industries: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 3809.92.50.00
AKD Wax Emulsion Sizing Agent
Alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) wax emulsion is a hydrophobic sizing agent applied during paper manufacturing to impart water resistance to paper surfaces. It falls under HTS 3809.92.5050 as a finishing preparation specifically used in the paper industry for surface treatment. This product prevents ink feathering and improves print quality on writing and packaging papers.
Cationic Starch Retention Aid
Modified cationic starch solution used in paper mills to improve fiber and filler retention during the papermaking process. Classified under HTS 3809.92.5050 as a paper industry finishing preparation that enhances sheet formation and reduces white water solids. It improves paper strength and machine efficiency.
Synthetic Wet Strength Resin
Polyamide-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin applied to paper during manufacturing to maintain strength when wet. Falls under HTS 3809.92.5050 as a paper finishing agent essential for tissue, towel, and liquid packaging papers. Provides permanent wet strength without affecting paper recyclability.
Fluorescent Whitening Agent for Paper
Optical brightening agent (OBA) containing stilbene derivatives that absorb UV light and emit blue light for paper brightening. HTS 3809.92.5050 classification for paper industry finishing preparations enhancing visual brightness without affecting paper structure. Used in printing and writing papers.
Dry Strength Additive Polyacrylamide
Anionic polyacrylamide emulsion increases paper dry tensile strength and burst resistance during sheet formation. Classified HTS 3809.92.5050 as paper finishing preparation improving machine direction strength. Essential for linerboard and sack paper production.
Defoamer Silicone Emulsion for Paper
Silicone-based antifoam emulsion controls foam generation in paper mill white water systems and size press applications. HTS 3809.92.5050 as paper finishing preparation preventing process disruptions and defects. Maintains consistent paper quality and production rates.
Paper Surface Sizing Polymer
Styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsion applied at size press for paper surface strength and printability. Falls under HTS 3809.92.5050 as paper finishing agent improving coating holdout and ink receptivity. Used on coated publication and board grades.
Alum Precipitating Aid
Polymeric coagulant aid used with papermaker's alum to enhance charge neutralization and precipitation. HTS 3809.92.5050 classification for paper finishing preparation improving retention and drainage. Critical for high-filler content printing papers.
Creping Aid Release Agent
Modified polyethylene emulsion facilitating tissue creping release from Yankee dryer surface. Classified under HTS 3809.92.5050 as paper finishing preparation enabling tissue softness and bulk. Essential for premium bath tissue production.
Filler Dispersion Aid
Anionic polymer dispersant preventing PCC (precipitated calcium carbonate) agglomeration in paper filler slurries. HTS 3809.92.5050 as paper finishing preparation enabling high filler loading for opacity. Improves paper brightness and print quality.