Neoprene Latex Dispersion from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify latex concentration and prevulcanization status via supplier specs to confirm primary form under chapter note 3
• Include vulcanization test results in documentation to prove synthetic rubber definition per chapter note 2
• Avoid misclassification as compounded rubber by ensuring no vulcanizing agents beyond permitted additives