U.S. imports of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) in Primary Forms (SITC 23215) totaled $13.8M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) in Primary Forms paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.04% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) in Primary Forms imports of $13.8M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNitrile rubber (NBR) is the elastomer of choice for oil-resistant seals, gaskets, and hoses across the automotive, aerospace, and oil-and-gas sectors, with its acrylonitrile (ACN) content — typically ranging from 18% to 50% — directly governing the balance between oil resistance and low-temperature flexibility. Higher ACN grades provide superior resistance to petroleum-based fluids but stiffen at lower temperatures, a trade-off that buyers must specify precisely in purchase contracts. Hydrogenated NBR (HNBR), a further-processed derivative, classifies differently and should not be conflated with standard NBR at the point of import.
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No — all ACN content grades of standard NBR classify under the same heading regardless of whether the ACN content is 18%, 33%, or 50%. The ACN percentage is a critical commercial specification that should appear on the certificate of analysis and purchase order, but it does not create a separate tariff line.
HNBR is produced by selectively hydrogenating the double bonds in NBR, yielding a chemically distinct polymer with superior heat and ozone resistance. It may classify under a different heading than standard NBR depending on the applicable tariff schedule, so importers should obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker before assuming HNBR falls under the same line as conventional nitrile rubber.
Basic heading 47 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 23215 · $13.8M of $3.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $133.6M of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) in Primary Forms and exported $175.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and France together supply 49% of it. Japan pays 12.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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