Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Latex (NBR Latex)
Nitrile latex is a synthetic rubber dispersion offering oil and chemical resistance, commonly used for disposable gloves and medical products. Classified under HTS 4002.91.00.00 as it is a prevulcanized or standard latex form of synthetic rubber per chapter definitions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coagulated into bales, crumbs, or granules instead of liquid latex
Chapter note 3 limits primary forms; non-dispersion bulk forms go to other synthetic rubber categories.
If for latex heavily blended with saturated polymers losing rubber character
Chapter note 2(c) requires vulcanization compliance; non-rubber mixtures shift to plastics Chapter 39.
If from manufacturing waste and not suitable for direct use
Chapter note 6 defines waste/parings/scrap distinctly from primary latex forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include stability test results confirming dispersion form and no excess fillers per chapter note 5(b)
• Label clearly as 'latex' to distinguish from solid synthetic rubber under 4002.59; check total solids content
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Neoprene Latex (Chloroprene Rubber Latex)
Neoprene latex, a polychloroprene synthetic rubber dispersion, provides weather and flame resistance for coatings and adhesives. It falls under HTS 4002.91.00.00 as a qualifying synthetic rubber latex maintaining primary form without prohibited compounding.
Butyl Rubber Latex
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Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Latex for Paper Coating
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Prevulcanized Natural Rubber Latex Blend
Mixture of 4001 natural latex with synthetic per hierarchy. HTS 4002.91.00.00 for latex mixtures.
Vinyl Pyridine Latex for Tire Cord
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