Paper Surface Sizing Polymer from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
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
Import Tips
• Include glass transition temperature specs for classification; certify VOC content <3%; provide size press application data vs internal sizing