Latex
Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip: > Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR): > Latex
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4002.41.00.00
Neoprene Latex Dispersion
A water-based dispersion of chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR) latex used in adhesives, coatings, and dipping processes for gloves and balloons. It qualifies under HTS 4002.41.00.00 as synthetic rubber latex in primary form, meeting the vulcanization and elasticity criteria in chapter note 2 without prohibited compounding agents.
Chloroprene Rubber Latex for Dipping
Prevulcanized chloroprene latex (CR) emulsion for dipping applications in protective gloves and medical examination gloves. Classified in HTS 4002.41.00.00 as it remains in dispersion form without disallowed compounding, retaining raw material character.
Prevulcanized Neoprene Latex 750
Grade 750 prevulcanized chloroprene latex for cementing and binding in rubber goods assembly. HTS 4002.41.00.00 applies as permitted prevulcanized form retaining primary character without excluded additives.
Chlorobutadiene Latex for Adhesives
High-solids chlorobutadiene rubber latex formulated for contact adhesives in shoe and furniture manufacturing. Remains in HTS 4002.41.00.00 as uncompounded primary dispersion.
CR Latex Aqualene Grade
Aqualene-type chloroprene latex for paper and fabric saturation coatings. Classified under HTS 4002.41.00.00 for its primary liquid form and CR composition.
Chloroprene Latex for Foam Rubber
Specialty CR latex for producing closed-cell neoprene foam sheets used in wetsuits. Primary latex form under HTS 4002.41.00.00 before frothing.
DuPont Neoprene Latex 735
DuPont Neoprene 735 grade latex for general-purpose adhesives and sealants. Meets HTS 4002.41.00.00 as uncompounded CR latex dispersion.
Synthetic CR Latex for Gloves
Chloroprene latex specifically compounded for surgical and industrial glove dipping lines. Primary form classification under HTS 4002.41.00.00 maintained.
Baypren Latex Emulsion
Commercial chloroprene latex brand (Baypren equivalent) supplied as aqueous emulsion for foam production and textile coatings. Falls under HTS 4002.41.00.00 as primary form synthetic CR latex compliant with vulcanization test requirements.
Neoprene 750 Latex Concentrate
60% solids Neoprene 750 latex concentrate for industrial dipping and spraying. HTS 4002.41.00.00 due to chloroprene base and primary paste form.