EPDM Latex Dispersion
Liquid prevulcanized EPDM latex dispersion used in coatings and adhesives production. Classified under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as a primary liquid form of synthetic rubber per chapter note 3(a), retaining essential raw material character.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from isobutene-isoprene (butyl rubber)
Different synthetic rubber polymers have specific subheadings within 4002.
If classified as artificial graphite rather than rubber
Exclusions apply if product fits other chapters; primary rubber forms stay in Chapter 40.
If compounded with vulcanizing agents
Chapter note 5(a) excludes compounded mixtures from 4001-4003, directing to 4005.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm prevulcanization status; fully vulcanized latex may shift to heading 4006 as plates/sheets if formed
• Document permitted emulsifiers per note 5(b); other additives disqualify primary form classification
• Test for compliance with note 2 synthetic rubber elongation/recovery criteria during customs verification
Related Products under HTS 4002.70.00.00
EPDM Rubber Granules
Granular form of ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene rubber (EPDM) supplied in bulk bags for industrial processing. This synthetic rubber falls under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as it is in primary granule form, meeting the chapter definition of synthetic rubber without prohibited compounding agents like vulcanizing agents or fillers.
EPDM Rubber Bale
Baled EPDM synthetic rubber in bulk form for tire and hose manufacturing. HTS 4002.70.00.00 covers this primary bale form as defined in chapter note 3(c) for synthetic rubber mixtures.
EPDM Powder Form
Fine EPDM rubber powder for compounding into seals and gaskets. This primary powder form qualifies under HTS 4002.70.00.00 per chapter note 3(c) for bulk synthetic rubber.
EPDM Crumb Rubber
EPDM rubber crumbs from coagulation process, used in asphalt modification. Classified as primary crumb form under HTS 4002.70.00.00, meeting bulk form criteria in note 3(c).
Prevulcanized EPDM Paste
Paste-form prevulcanized EPDM for tire inner liners and seals. HTS 4002.70.00.00 includes permitted prevulcanized dispersions/pastes as primary forms per chapter notes.
EPDM Polymer Pellets
Uniform EPDM pellets for injection molding applications in automotive seals. Primary pellet form under HTS 4002.70.00.00 as synthetic rubber granules per note 3.