Neodymium-Catalyzed Polybutadiene Rubber
High-microstructure BR produced via neodymium catalyst, baled for golf balls and tires. HTS 4002.20.00.00 covers this synthetic butadiene rubber in primary bale form, uncompounded.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in floor covering plates/sheets
BR sheets for flooring classify in 4008, not primary forms per note 8.
If reclaimed BR material
Reclaimed synthetic rubber from processing moves to heading 4003.
If rubber accelerator added
Vulcanizing accelerators disqualify from 4002 per note 5(a)(i) exclusion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catalyst specification in import docs to validate high-cis BR properties
• Confirm bales retain 'essential character as raw material' with no added vulcanization aids
• Test for permitted additives only (emulsifiers, antioxidants) to avoid 4005 shift
Related Products under HTS 4002.20.00.00
Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Latex
A liquid dispersion of butadiene rubber copolymerized with styrene, used in adhesives and carpet backings. Classified under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as synthetic butadiene rubber (BR) in primary form (latex), meeting vulcanization and elasticity criteria without prohibited compounding agents.
Polybutadiene Rubber (BR) Granules
Granular form of cis-1,4-polybutadiene rubber, a primary form for tire manufacturing and synthetic golf balls. Falls under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as butadiene rubber in bulk granules, uncompounded and retaining raw material character.
High Cis-Polybutadiene Rubber Bale
Baled high-cis butadiene rubber for conveyor belts and footwear soles, in primary bulk form. HTS 4002.20.00.00 applies to this unvulcanized synthetic BR meeting elongation/recovery tests without prohibited additives.
Butadiene Rubber Powder
Fine powder form of BR for rubber compounding and asphalt modification. Primary form under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as synthetic rubber powder, meeting Chapter 40 purity requirements.
Cis-1,4-Polybutadiene Rubber Latex
Prevulcanized latex of cis-butadiene rubber for dipping and coatings. Classifies in HTS 4002.20.00.00 as BR primary liquid form, with permitted prevulcanization per notes.
BR Oil-Extended Rubber Bale
Butadiene rubber extended with mineral oil in bale form for easier processing. Permitted under HTS 4002.20.00.00 as primary BR with allowed oil extender per note 5(a)(iii).