Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS v2017 Code: 400291

About rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 400291 covers a wide range of synthetic rubber products, including latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and automotive sectors, providing essential materials for the production of tires, hoses, seals, and a variety of other rubber-based products. As a key component of many supply chains, the synthetic rubber industry is closely tied to the broader economic performance and growth.

Production process

The production of synthetic rubber under HS code 400291 typically involves the polymerization of various petrochemical feedstocks, such as butadiene, styrene, and isoprene. These monomers are combined and processed through a series of chemical reactions to create a wide range of synthetic rubber compounds, each with unique properties and applications. The resulting rubber materials are then extruded, molded, or otherwise shaped into the desired primary forms or semi-finished products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of synthetic rubber under HS code 400291 include petrochemical feedstocks, such as 271011 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude, 290220 Benzene and 290230 Toluene. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the polymerization, compounding, and shaping of the rubber materials. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential inputs for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the synthetic rubber industry covered by HS code 400291 are a diverse range of synthetic rubber products, including latex, sheets, strips, and other primary forms. These materials are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as 400110 Natural rubber and gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, 401110 New pneumatic tires, of rubber, and 401120 New pneumatic tires, of rubber for buses or lorries.

Revisions to 400291

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 400291. The most recent 1 version of this code (400291) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 400291 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, 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/v2017/400291'>400291: Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, 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/v2017/400259'>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/v2017/400260'>400260: Rubber; synthetic, isoprene rubber (IR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
B --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> 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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