Neoprene Rubber Strip 5cm Wide
A continuous rectangular strip of noncellular vulcanized polychloroprene (neoprene) rubber, 5cm wide x 2mm thick, supplied in rolls or cut lengths. Classified in HTS 4008.29.4000 as 'strip' of noncellular rubber, simply cut to rectangular shape without profile or further working. Used for weatherstripping and conveyor edging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-rectangular profile shapes
Profile shapes with irregular cross-sections (e.g., U-channel) are in 4008.70, while rectangular strips stay in 4008.29.
If endless conveyor belting
Strips made into endless belts for transmission classify under 4010 per chapter note on belting.
If unvulcanized synthetic rubber
Unvulcanized forms revert to primary synthetic rubber heading 4002.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chemical composition report confirming synthetic rubber and noncellular nature to distinguish from latex or primary forms
• Specify 'vulcanized strip, rectangular cross-section' in invoices; pitfall is confusing with profile shapes under 4008.70
• Check for oil-extended variants which may still qualify under 4008 if retaining raw material character
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