AKD Wax Emulsion Sizing Agent from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Verify concentration of active ingredients meets EPA VOC limits; obtain TSCA pre-manufacture notice if >10,000 lbs/year; ensure SDS includes paper industry end-use certification to avoid textile classification