4002.49.00.00 - Other

This HTS category, 4002.49.00.00, encompasses synthetic rubber derived from chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) that is not in latex form. It falls under the broader classification of synthetic rubber and factice, as well as mixtures thereof, which are provided in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strip. The primary characteristic of goods classified here is their composition of chloroprene rubber in a solid or semi-solid state.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4002.41.00.00 (Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR): Latex), is crucial. While both relate to chloroprene rubber, 4002.41.00.00 specifically designates the latex form, which is a dispersion of rubber particles in water. In contrast, 4002.49.00.00 covers all other forms of chloroprene rubber, such as solid blocks, granular forms, or sheets, which have undergone processes beyond emulsification or dispersion into a liquid medium.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 4002.49.00.00. Therefore, classification under this code relies on identifying the material as chloroprene rubber and confirming it is not presented in latex form, but rather in primary forms (e.g., bales, granules) or as plates, sheets, or strip. Examples of products fitting this description include solid chloroprene rubber for industrial use, as well as pre-formed sheets used in manufacturing.