Rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS v2017 Code: 400260

About rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (ir), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 400260 covers synthetic isoprene rubber (IR), a versatile and widely used material in the rubber industry. Isoprene rubber is known for its excellent elasticity, resilience, and resistance to heat, chemicals, and abrasion, making it a crucial component in a variety of products across numerous industries. This code plays a significant role in the global supply chain, as synthetic isoprene rubber is an essential raw material for the manufacturing of tires, automotive parts, construction materials, and a wide range of consumer goods.

Production process

Synthetic isoprene rubber is primarily produced through the polymerization of isoprene, a hydrocarbon derived from the distillation of natural rubber or the cracking of petroleum. The production process typically involves several key steps, including monomer purification, polymerization, coagulation, drying, and packaging. Advanced techniques, such as emulsion or solution polymerization, are often employed to achieve the desired properties and quality of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of synthetic isoprene rubber (IR) requires several key inputs, including isoprene monomers, catalysts, and various additives. Isoprene, the primary raw material, is typically obtained from the petrochemical industry or extracted from natural rubber sources. Additionally, the manufacturing process may involve the use of specialized machinery, such as polymerization reactors, coagulation tanks, and drying equipment. Energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are also essential for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

Synthetic isoprene rubber (IR) produced under HS code 400260 is a versatile material that finds applications in a wide range of industries. The primary consumers of this product include the 401110 (Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)) and 401120 Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries industries, where it is used in the manufacture of tires. Additionally, the output of this code is also consumed by the 401310 (Rubber; inner tubes, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses or lorries) and 401490 Rubber; articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c. in heading no. 4014 industries, which utilize isoprene rubber for a variety of automotive and industrial applications.

Revisions to 400260

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 400260. The most recent 1 version of this code (400260) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400260 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (ir), 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/v2017/400260'>400260: Rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), 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/v2017/400259'>400259: Rubber; synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), 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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