4002.41.00.00 - Latex

This HTS category, 4002.41.00.00, specifically covers chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR) in its primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strips. Chloroprene rubber is a synthetic elastomer known for its excellent resistance to oil, heat, ozone, and weathering. It is widely used in applications requiring durability and chemical resistance, such as automotive parts, industrial hoses, seals, and wire insulation.

At this level, 4002.41.00.00 is distinguished from its sibling category, 4002.49.00.00, which encompasses "Other" forms of synthetic rubber and factice not specifically classified under the preceding headings. While 4002.41.00.00 is dedicated solely to chloroprene rubber, the "Other" category would include various other synthetic rubbers or mixtures of synthetic rubbers with natural rubber or factice not meeting the specific criteria of chloroprene.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 4002.41.00.00. The classification is specific to the material itself, chloroprene rubber, in its designated forms. Classification decisions under this heading would typically rely on the identification of the polymer as chloroprene rubber, based on its chemical composition or physical properties, and its presentation in primary forms (e.g., bales, granules) or as flat goods (plates, sheets, strips).