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U.S. imports of synthetic rubber latex — other (nesoi) (HS 400291) totaled $1.2M in May 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) paid $121K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) imports of $1.2M in May 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $958K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataLatices of synthetic rubbers not covered by more specific headings — including styrene-butadiene latex, carboxylated variants, and other specialty emulsion polymers — serve as binders in paper coatings, carpet backing, nonwoven fabrics, and construction adhesives. France and Italy are the leading US suppliers under this residual latex category, reflecting Europe's strong specialty chemical manufacturing base. All imports are classified under tariff line 4002910000. Buyers should confirm that the specific polymer type is not more precisely classifiable under an earlier heading before defaulting to this NESOI line.
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The HTS classifies specific synthetic rubber latices in earlier subheadings — for example, chloroprene latex under 4002410000 and NBR latex under 4002510000. The NESOI line 4002910000 applies only when the latex polymer type is not covered by those specific provisions. Importers should identify the polymer chemistry (e.g., SBR, carboxylated SBR, polychloroprene) and work through the heading's subheading structure in order before concluding that the NESOI line applies.
Synthetic rubber latices are chemical substances subject to TSCA. Importers must ensure the polymer is listed on the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory or qualifies for an applicable exemption. Novel polymer formulations or those not previously imported may require a TSCA Section 5 pre-manufacture notice or low-volume exemption filing before the first import.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $608K | -- | -$608K |
| ITALY | $449K | -- | -$449K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $3K | $135K | +$132K |
| MEXICO | -- | $105K | +$105K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $52K | -- | -$52K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002910000 | OTHER LATEX, NESOI | $1.2M | 9.72% | 97.21% | $112K |
OTHER LATEX, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4002910000 | OTHER LATEX, NESOI | $286K |
OTHER LATEX, NESOI
48.9K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $572K | $39K | -$533K |
| California | $238K | $15K | -$224K |
| Ohio | $178K | -- | -$178K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $779K | $17K | -$762K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $161K | -- | -$161K |
| ATLANTA, GA | -- | $135K | +$135K |