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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from manufacturing waste
Note 6 defines 4004 waste as not usable as-is; primary bales are usable raw material.
If devulcanized and retreaded
4009 for tubes; processed beyond primary.
If cut to non-rectangular profiles
Note 7 restricts 4002 strips to rectangular; profiles to 4008.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Weigh bales pre-shipment; declare net weight excluding antitack agents (permitted)
• Provide FTIR spectra confirming CR polymer structure
Related Products 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.