U.S. imports of Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) (HS 400291) totaled $658K in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) paid $67K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) imports of $658K in August 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $899K.
Last updated: August 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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$658KYoY · free account
Exports
$233KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.4M of Synthetic Rubber Latex — Other (NESOI) and exported $3.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 12 of 14 in heading 4002
Subheading 400291 · $658K of $114.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002910000 | Other Latex, NESOI | $658K | 10.12% | 99.13% | $67K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4002910000 | Other Latex, NESOI | $233K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Italy and France together supply 75% of it. South Korea pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.12% of imports for consumption.