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).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If manufacturing scrap/waste
Note 6 defines waste as not usable as-is from working rubber goods.
If reclaimed rubber
Reclaimed from used articles goes to separate heading.
If formed into rods/profile >5mm
Note 6 and 8 distinguish processed shapes from bulk crumbs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document crumb size (<5mm) to avoid thread classification (Note 6)
• Confirm no processing beyond coagulation to stay in primary form
Related Products 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.