Natural Rubber Latex Thread for Underwear
Continuous vulcanized natural rubber latex thread for high-elasticity underwear waistbands. Extruded and cured to precise diameters under 5 mm, directly matching 4007 vulcanized rubber thread specs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If smoked sheets or technically specified natural rubber
Primary forms of natural rubber before vulcanization in 4001.
If incorporated into knitted garments
Garments with ≥5% rubber classify based on predominant material.
If gimped with textile yarn
Rubber thread doubled, twisted or gimped with textile goes to 5606.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact natural rubber content to prevent 4002 synthetic mix confusion
• Ensure no emulsifiers affect raw material character per note 5(b)
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