U.S. imports of Chloroprene (Neoprene) Rubber — Non-Latex Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip (HS 400249) totaled $5.8M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Chloroprene (Neoprene) Rubber — Non-Latex Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip paid $385K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.65% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chloroprene (Neoprene) Rubber — Non-Latex Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip imports of $5.8M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolid chloroprene rubber — marketed widely under the trade name neoprene — arrives in primary forms such as bales or chips, or as plates, sheets, and strip, and is a critical input for automotive seals, industrial hoses, wetsuits, and construction membranes. Japan and Germany are the dominant US suppliers, with China a growing third source. All imports are covered by a single tariff line, 4002490000. Buyers sourcing from China should assess exposure to Section 301 tariffs, which apply to a broad range of rubber and chemical products of Chinese origin.
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52 import shipments a month
No. HTS 4002490000 covers all non-latex chloroprene rubber whether presented as primary forms (e.g., bales, crumbs, granules) or as plates, sheets, or strip. The key classification boundary is between latex (4002410000) and non-latex forms, not between the various solid presentations.
Imports of chloroprene rubber from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the current applicability and any exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry, as the scope and rates of Section 301 measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Subheading 6 of 14 in heading 4002
Subheading 400249 · $5.8M of $114.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002490000 | Chloroprene (Chlorobutadiene) Rub, Exc Latex, NESOI | $5.8M | 6.65% | 99.99% | $385K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4002490000 | Chloroprene (Chlorobutadiene) Rub, Exc Latex, NESOI | $2.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $67.9M of Chloroprene (Neoprene) Rubber — Non-Latex Primary Forms, Plates, Sheets & Strip and exported $21.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Germany together supply 97% of it. China pays 27.3% duty; Japan 5.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0100% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.65% of imports for consumption.