Prevulcanized SBR Latex for Paper Coating
Prevulcanized SBR latex designed for paper coating, offering water resistance and printability. It is permitted under tariff item 4002.11.00 as a prevulcanized dispersion per Chapter Note 3(a), provided it retains its essential character as raw material.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the latex is compounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers beyond permitted levels.
Compounded rubber is classified under heading 40.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure prevulcanization is achieved without adding vulcanizing agents beyond those allowed for pre-vulcanized latex
• Provide evidence that the latex is still in primary form and not compounded with fillers
• Keep records of the manufacturing process for CBSA audits
Related Products under Tariff item 4002.11.00
Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Latex (XSBR Latex)
Carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex in primary liquid form, featuring carboxylic acid groups that enhance adhesion in water-based coatings and textiles. It falls under tariff item 4002.11.00 as it is explicitly included in the subheading's scope for SBR and XSBR latex.
Functionalized XSBR Latex for Gloves
Functionalized XSBR latex formulated for film-forming applications such as dipped gloves and balloons, in primary liquid form. It qualifies under tariff item 4002.11.00 as raw carboxylated SBR latex; finished articles like gloves would be classified elsewhere.
High Solids SBR Latex (50% Solids Content)
High-solids SBR latex with 50% rubber solids content, used in industrial coatings and adhesives, in liquid primary form. Concentration does not affect classification under tariff item 4002.11.00, as it remains a primary form per Chapter Note 3(a).
Hot Polymerized SBR Latex (Cold SBR Alternative)
Hot-polymerized SBR latex used in foam rubber production and tire cord dipping, characterized by a broader particle size distribution. It is a primary liquid form of synthetic rubber, qualifying under tariff item 4002.11.00.
Seed Latex SBR for Polymer Modification
Low-solids seed SBR latex used as a nucleating agent in custom polymerizations, in pure primary form. It qualifies under tariff item 4002.11.00 as a synthetic rubber dispersion with essential character per Chapter Note 5(B).
Styrene-Butadiene Latex (SBR Latex)
Styrene-butadiene latex (SBR latex) in water-based dispersion, used in adhesives, paper coatings, and carpet backings. It is a primary liquid form of synthetic rubber, falling under tariff item 4002.11.00.