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U.S. imports of unvulcanized rubber in solutions and dispersions (HS 400520) totaled $4.5M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Unvulcanized Rubber in Solutions and Dispersions paid $461K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $4.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Unvulcanized Rubber in Solutions and Dispersions imports of $4.5M in July 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLiquid-phase unvulcanized rubber—whether dissolved in solvent or dispersed in aqueous or non-aqueous media—enters under 4005200000 and is distinct from carbon-black or silica compounds, which have their own heading. These formulations serve adhesive, coating, and dipping applications in industries ranging from glove manufacturing to textile lamination. South Korea and Germany lead US supply, with Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan also significant sources, pointing to a supplier base concentrated in advanced chemical-processing economies.
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A solution involves rubber fully dissolved in a solvent, yielding a homogeneous liquid, while a dispersion (latex-type) consists of rubber particles suspended in a medium. Both forms classify under 4005200000 as long as the rubber is unvulcanized and the compound is not based on carbon black or silica, which would redirect it to heading 400510.
Yes—CBP may query whether a shipment is natural rubber latex (heading 4001) or a compounded rubber solution (4005200000). The distinction turns on whether the material is a compounded formulation with added chemicals versus raw or concentrated latex. Detailed technical documentation from the manufacturer is advisable to support the correct classification.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 4005
Subheading 400520 · $4.5M of $50.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4005200000 | Rub, Unvulcanized, In Solutions; Dispersions | $4.5M | 10.22% | 95.78% | $461K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4005200000 | Rub, Unvulcanized, In Solutions; Dispersions | $3.3M |
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.
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$4.5MYoY · Pro
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$3.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Korea, South and Italy together supply 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
4.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.22%.