Rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS v2017 Code: 400220

About rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (br), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 400220 covers the classification of synthetic butadiene rubber (BR), a critical material in the production of various rubber-based products. Butadiene rubber is a versatile and widely used synthetic rubber that offers excellent resistance to abrasion, heat, and chemicals, making it a vital component in the manufacturing of tires, hoses, seals, and a range of other industrial and consumer goods. This industry plays a significant role in the global economy, supporting a diverse range of downstream industries and contributing to the development of advanced materials and technologies.

Production process

The production of synthetic butadiene rubber (BR) typically involves the polymerization of butadiene monomers. This process is carried out in specialized chemical plants, where the butadiene is combined with various catalysts and additives to create the desired polymer structure and properties. The resulting BR material is then processed into primary forms, such as blocks, sheets, or strips, which can be further transformed by downstream industries into a wide array of finished products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of synthetic butadiene rubber (BR) include butadiene, which is typically derived from the refining of crude oil or natural gas, as well as various catalysts, initiators, and other chemical additives. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the polymerization, compounding, and shaping of the rubber material.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 400220 is synthetic butadiene rubber (BR) in its various primary forms, such as blocks, sheets, or strips. This material is then consumed by a diverse range of downstream industries, including the 401120 (Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)) and 401320 Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles industries, as well as the production of 400921 Rubber; tubes, pipes and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings and 400931 Rubber; tubes, pipes and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings, among others.

Revisions to 400220

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 400220. The most recent 1 version of this code (400220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400220 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (br), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4002'>4002: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400220'>400220: Rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400211'>400211: Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400219'>400219: Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400231'>400231: Rubber; synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400239'>400239: Rubber; synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400241'>400241: Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400249'>400249: Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400251'>400251: Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400259'>400259: Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400260'>400260: Rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400270'>400270: Rubber; synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400280'>400280: Rubber; mixtures of natural and synthetic rubbers of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400291'>400291: Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/400299'>400299: Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]

    

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