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: > Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR): > 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 4002.59.00.00
NBR Powder Granules
Granular form of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) produced by spray drying latex, used in compounding for seals and gaskets. Falls under HTS 4002.59.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary bulk form (granules), per Chapter Note 3(c).
NBR Solution (Non-Solvent)
Water-based solution of NBR polymers for textile coating, free of organic solvents or prohibited additives. Primary form classification under HTS 4002.59.00.00 per liquid definition.
NBR Block (Irregular)
Irregular blocks of NBR from latex coagulation, primary bulk form for further processing. Covered by HTS 4002.59.00.00 per Chapter Note 3(b) lumps/blocks.
Carboxylated NBR Latex
Latex of carboxylated acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber for improved adhesion in paper coatings. Still primary form synthetic rubber under HTS 4002.59.00.00.
Hydrogenated NBR Solution
Solution of hydrogenated NBR (HNBR) with improved heat resistance, primary liquid form. HTS 4002.59.00.00 as other synthetic rubber meeting vulcanization criteria.
NBR Oil-Resistant Granules
Granules of oil-resistant NBR formulation (high ACN), primary form for automotive seals. Classified HTS 4002.59.00.00 as uncompounded synthetic rubber.
NBR Masterbatch (Rubber Base)
NBR masterbatch with minimal permitted additives, retaining primary rubber character for hose extrusion. HTS 4002.59.00.00 allows small processing aids per Note 5(b).
Blended NBR Latex
Latex blend of NBR with permitted emulsifiers for carpet backing, primary dispersion form. HTS 4002.59.00.00 per liquid primary form definition.
NBR Lump Form
Lump form NBR from field coagulation, bulk primary material for basic compounding. HTS 4002.59.00.00 covers lumps per Note 3(b).
Specialty NBR Dispersion
High-performance NBR dispersion for electronic potting, with permitted stabilizers only. Primary liquid form under HTS 4002.59.00.00.
NBR Latex Dispersion
A liquid dispersion of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) in water, used for dipping and coating applications in gloves and medical devices. Classified under HTS 4002.59.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary form (latex), meeting Chapter 40 note 3(a) for liquids and dispersions without prohibited compounding agents.
NBR Bale (Compounded-Free)
Baled solid acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber in primary form, free of vulcanizing agents or fillers, for custom compounding in tire and hose production. HTS 4002.59.00.00 applies to uncompounded synthetic rubber bales per Chapter Note 5(b) allowances.
Liquid NBR Paste
High-solids paste form of NBR for adhesive and sealant formulations, maintaining primary liquid form without cross-linking. Classified HTS 4002.59.00.00 as primary form paste under Chapter Note 3(a).
NBR Crumb Rubber
Crumb form of NBR from coagulation process, used as raw material for recycling into new compounds. HTS 4002.59.00.00 covers synthetic rubber crumbs as primary bulk form per Note 3(c).
High-ACN NBR Pellets
Pelletized NBR with high acrylonitrile content for oil-resistant applications, in primary granule form. HTS 4002.59.00.00 as 'other' NBR not specified elsewhere.