Other
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): > Other
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 4002.49.00.00
Neoprene Polymer Paste
High-solids paste form of chloroprene rubber (CR) for calendaring into sheets, free of extenders or fillers. HTS 4002.49.00.00 covers this as primary paste form under Note 3(a), distinct from compounded materials.
CR Rubber Powder Granules
Fine powder granules of chloroprene rubber for dry blending in seals and gaskets. Classified in HTS 4002.49.00.00 as primary bulk form synthetic rubber per Note 3(b), uncompounded.
Neoprene Gum Lumps
Lumps of coagulated chloroprene gum rubber, dried for mastication in belt production. Under HTS 4002.49.00.00 as primary lumps per Note 3(b), synthetic CR 'other' form.
Chlorobutadiene Rubber Pellets
Pelletized chlorobutadiene (CR) rubber from cryogenic grinding, feedstock for injection molding compounds. HTS 4002.49.00.00 for primary granules/pellets.
CR Synthetic Rubber Flakes
Flaked chloroprene rubber from drum-dried latex, for powder coatings. Primary flakes under HTS 4002.49.00.00.
Neoprene Dispersion Solution
Aqueous solution/dispersion of CR for adhesives. HTS 4002.49.00.00 as permitted primary liquid.
Chloroprene Primary Granules
Uniform granules of CR for masterbatch. Primary form HTS 4002.49.00.00.
CR Rubber Bulk Powder
Bulk powder CR for dusting compounds. HTS 4002.49.00.00 primary.
Neoprene CR Lumps
Coagulated CR lumps for chewing gum base analog. Primary lumps 4002.49.00.00.
Polychloroprene Dispersion
Stable polychloroprene aqueous dispersion. HTS 4002.49.00.00.
CR Paste Form
Millable CR paste. Primary paste 4002.49.00.00.
Chloroprene Rubber Blocks
Irregular blocks of CR rubber. HTS 4002.49.00.00 primary blocks.
Polychloroprene Bale Blocks
Baled blocks of irregular shape polychloroprene (CR) rubber from emulsion polymerization, for extrusion. HTS 4002.49.00.00 as primary bale form, essential raw material character intact.
Neoprene Latex Dispersion
A liquid prevulcanized dispersion of chloroprene rubber (CR) used in dipping and coating processes for gloves and medical products. Classified under HTS 4002.49.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary form (latex), meeting Chapter 40 note definitions for dispersions without prohibited compounding agents.
Chloroprene Rubber Crumb
Granular crumbs of unvulcanized chloroprene (CR) rubber produced from latex coagulation, used as raw material for tire compounds. Falls under HTS 4002.49.00.00 as 'other' primary form synthetic rubber, retaining essential character without prohibited additives.