HS Code 4002 — Synthetic Rubber and Factice

This code covers man-made rubber produced through chemical synthesis rather than natural latex. It includes common variants like SBR, butadiene, and EPDM, appearing as raw blocks, sheets, or strips for industrial manufacturing. Typical applications include manufacturing motor vehicle tyres, footwear soles, and technical seals.

What's included

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)
Butadiene rubber (BR)
Ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM)
Isoprene rubber (IR)
Chloroprene rubber (CR)

What's excluded

Natural rubber → use 4001 (Derived from the Hevea brasiliensis tree rather than chemical synthesis.)
Hard rubber → use 4017 (Ebonite and similar materials are classified under a separate heading.)

Common examples

SBR rubber bales for tyre production
Nitrile rubber (NBR) sheets
EPDM granules for automotive seals
Butyl rubber blocks

Frequently asked questions

Is nitrile rubber covered under 4002?

Yes, Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) is classified here as a synthetic rubber in primary forms.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
Documentation: Technical data sheets (TDS) are often required to verify the chemical monomer composition.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: South Korea, United States, Japan, Germany
Top importers: China, United States, India

Key takeaway

Code 4002 is for raw, uncompounded synthetic elastomers used as feedstock for the rubber industry.

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