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.

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.

4003.00.00Same rate: 35%

If reclaimed from IR waste

Reclaimed synthetic rubber goes to heading 4003 regardless of type.

4002Same rate: 35%

If mixed with natural rubber from 4001

Permitted mixtures of 4001 natural rubber with 4002 synthetic fall under specific subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If heavily filled with non-rubber substances

If essential character shifts to chemical preparation, moves out of Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide particle size analysis and confirm powder retains vulcanizable rubber properties

β€’ Ensure documentation shows no cross-linking agents added, preserving primary form status

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.

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.