XSBR for Paper Coating Latex from Japan
Specialty XSBR latex formulated for paper and board coatings, providing water resistance. HTS 4002.19.00 as primary dispersion without disallowed pigments or fillers. Meets chapter's raw material criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for coating-specific viscosity and film properties; declare Tg (glass transition)
• Bulk tanker cleaning certs needed; avoid textile impregnation confusion