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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other unsaturated synthetic rubbers
Mixtures of IR with other synthetic rubbers from heading 4002 fall under the other synthetic rubber subheading.
If processed into waste, parings or scrap from manufacturing
Rubber waste not usable as-is per chapter note 6 moves to heading 4004.
If formed into plates, sheets or strip exceeding simple rectangular cuts
Profile shapes or worked forms beyond basic cuts are classified in heading 4008 per chapter note 8.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product remains uncompounded with vulcanizing agents or fillers per chapter note 5(a) to qualify as primary form
• Provide lab analysis confirming IR composition and vulcanization properties as defined in chapter note 2
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling prevulcanized latex, which may shift to heading 4002 only if explicitly allowed
Related Products under HTS 4002.60.00.00
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.
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.