Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS v2017 Code: 400259

About rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (nbr), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 400259 covers synthetic acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), a versatile and widely used type of synthetic rubber. NBR is known for its excellent resistance to oil, chemicals, and abrasion, making it a crucial material in a variety of industries. Its applications range from automotive parts and industrial hoses to seals, gaskets, and other high-performance products. As a key component in many manufacturing processes, the NBR industry plays a significant role in the broader global economy.

Production process

The production of NBR involves the copolymerization of acrylonitrile and butadiene monomers. This process typically takes place in an emulsion or solution, with the resulting polymer then coagulated, dried, and processed into various forms, such as sheets, plates, or primary shapes. Manufacturers may also employ techniques like vulcanization to enhance the rubber's mechanical properties and durability.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the NBR industry include the raw materials acrylonitrile and butadiene, as well as various additives and processing aids. Specialized machinery, such as polymerization reactors, coagulation tanks, and extruders, are also essential for the production of NBR. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in polymer chemistry and rubber processing.

Production outputs

The primary output of the NBR industry is synthetic rubber in various forms, including sheets, plates, and primary shapes. This material is then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, such as the 401120 Tires and inner tubes, new, of rubber industry, the 401693 Gaskets, washers and other seals, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber industry, and the 401699 Articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c., other than hard rubber industry, among others.

Revisions to 400259

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 400259. The most recent 1 version of this code (400259) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400259 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (nbr), (other than latex), 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/v2017/400259'>400259: Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), 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/v2017/400220'>400220: Rubber; synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> 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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