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U.S. imports of acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber latex (nbr latex) (HS 400251) totaled $1.0M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber Latex (NBR Latex) paid $104K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber Latex (NBR Latex) imports of $1.0M in April 2026 ran 37% above the year-to-date monthly average of $758K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNBR latex — the emulsion form of nitrile rubber — is the primary raw material for dipped nitrile examination and industrial gloves, a sector that has seen sustained demand growth in healthcare and food-processing applications. South Korea leads US import supply, with Malaysia a close second; both countries host major latex-dipping industries that drive upstream NBR latex demand. The single applicable tariff line is 4002510000. Acrylonitrile content grade (low, medium, or high nitrile) is a key specification variable that buyers should document on commercial invoices.
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Acrylonitrile content — typically ranging from roughly 18% to 50% — directly determines the latex's oil resistance, flexibility at low temperatures, and suitability for specific end products such as gloves or seals. While HTS classification does not subdivide by acrylonitrile level, buyers and customs brokers should include the grade specification on commercial invoices and purchase orders to support quality control, end-use verification, and any downstream product certification requirements.
NBR latex is an industrial chemical intermediate and does not trigger mandatory FSIS, FDA, or APHIS admissibility review. Standard CBP entry procedures apply, though importers should ensure compliance with EPA TSCA inventory requirements for chemical substances and verify that the product's CAS number is listed or exempt.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $930K | -- | -$930K |
| TAIWAN | $93K | -- | -$93K |
| BRAZIL | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| ITALY | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $6K | +$6K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002510000 | LATEX OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) | $1.0M | 10.00% | $104K |
LATEX OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4002510000 | LATEX OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR) | $9K |
LATEX OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE RUBBER (NBR)
5.1K kg
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $527K | -- | -$527K |
| Texas | $450K | $6K | -$444K |
| Georgia | $46K | -- | -$46K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $573K | -- | -$573K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $450K | -- | -$450K |
| ATLANTA, GA | $10K | -- | -$10K |