Cis-1,4 Polyisoprene Rubber Bale

Baled synthetic isoprene rubber (IR), a high-cis polyisoprene mimicking natural rubber properties for tire and conveyor belt production. HTS 4002.60.00.00 covers this primary form bale as unvulcanized synthetic rubber meeting chapter note 2 criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4001.10.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If natural rather than synthetic isoprene rubber

Natural rubber latex or forms fall under heading 4001; synthetic IR specifically in 4002.

4002Same rate: 35%

If styrene-butadiene (SBR) type rather than pure IR

Different synthetic rubber polymers have dedicated subheadings within 4002.

4008.21.00Same rate: 35%

If made into simple rectangular plates or sheets

Plates/sheets of IR per chapter note 8 definition move to heading 4008 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Supply manufacturer specs confirming 1,4-polyisoprene structure and essential character as raw rubber

β€’ Use proper packaging to prevent contamination that could imply compounding

Related Products under HTS 4002.60.00.00

Synthetic Isoprene Rubber Latex

A liquid dispersion of isoprene rubber (IR) used in the production of adhesives, coatings, and dipped goods like gloves. Classified under HTS 4002.60.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary form (latex), meeting the vulcanization and elasticity criteria of chapter note 2 without prohibited compounding agents.

Isoprene Rubber (IR) Granules

Granular form of synthetic isoprene rubber supplied for easy handling in tire and rubber goods manufacturing. Falls under HTS 4002.60.00.00 as synthetic rubber in primary bulk form (granules), retaining raw material character without prohibited additives.

Prevulcanized Isoprene Rubber Latex

Special prevulcanized latex of synthetic IR for foam rubber and medical gloves, where vulcanization occurs during processing. HTS 4002.60.00.00 includes this primary liquid form as explicitly allowed under chapter note 5(a) exception.

Synthetic IR Rubber Blocks

Irregular block form of isoprene rubber for industrial compounding. Classified HTS 4002.60.00.00 as primary 'blocks of irregular shape' explicitly listed in chapter note 3.

Low Molecular Weight IR Solution

Solution of depolymerized isoprene rubber in organic solvent for specialty coatings. HTS 4002.60.00.00 permits such solutions as primary forms if retaining rubber character per chapter definition.

IR Synthetic Rubber Powder

Fine powder form of isoprene rubber used in compounding for seals and gaskets. Classified in HTS 4002.60.00.00 as primary form powder, a permitted bulk form under chapter note 3 without disallowed additives.