Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Latex
This modified SBR latex with carboxylic groups enhances adhesion for carpet backing and textiles. HTS 4002.91.00.00 applies as it remains a synthetic rubber latex dispersion, with permitted special additives like viscosity agents.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If already impregnated onto textile fabric
Chapter 59 covers rubberized textile fabrics, excluding primary latex per chapter note 1(a).
If dried into plates or sheets over 6mm thick
Note 7 reclassifies thick vulcanized thread-like forms to heading 4008 profiles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide formulation sheets showing carboxylation doesn't alter vulcanization properties per note 2(a)
• Ensure declaration of total solids (typically 50%) for customs valuation accuracy
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Neoprene Latex (Chloroprene Rubber Latex)
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Butyl Rubber Latex
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