Neoprene Latex Dispersion from China
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.
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 remains uncompounded per Chapter Note 5; test for vulcanizing agents or fillers that shift to 4004 or 4005
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming CR composition and primary form (dispersion) for CBP review