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Paper Surface Sizing Polymer from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include glass transition temperature specs for classification; certify VOC content <3%; provide size press application data vs internal sizing

Paper Surface Sizing Polymer from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3809.92.50.00