HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4002.11 – Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
HS code 4002.11 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It is used for SBR latex for carpet backing, XSBR latex for paper coating, SBR adhesive latex, SBR binder for nonwovens and SBR latex for asphalt modification.
What HS 4002.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (XSBR) in latex form, traded in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips. SBR latex is a widely used synthetic rubber known for its excellent binding properties, making it essential in adhesives, coatings, carpet backing, and paper coating. XSBR latex, a modified variant, offers enhanced adhesion and mechanical strength, suitable for more demanding applications. Major chemical companies and specialized rubber producers are the primary exporters, while industries such as paper, textile, and construction are key importers. Trade considerations include ensuring product stability during transport, the precise solid content percentage, and meeting specific performance characteristics required by the end-user. It is typically shipped in bulk containers.
- Covers
- SBR latex for carpet backing
- XSBR latex for paper coating
- SBR adhesive latex
- SBR binder for nonwovens
- SBR latex for asphalt modification
- XSBR latex for textile finishing
- SBR latex for cement modification
- Examples
- Trinseo SBR Latex
- Synthomer SBR Latex
- BASF Styrofan
- LG Chem SBR Latex
- Dow SBR Latex
Codes often confused with 4002.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with other synthetic rubber latices (e.g., 400241 for chloroprene rubber latex) if the specific polymer type isn't verified, or with solid SBR (400219) if the "latex" form is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 400211, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400211 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $282M 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $147M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $105M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $186M 16% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $74M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Italy $52M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 4002.11 2
Brazil splits HS 4002.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4002.11.10 Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latexDe estireno-butadieno (SBR)
- 4002.11.20 Carboxylated styrene-butadiene (XSBR) latexDe estireno-butadieno carboxilada (XSBR)
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 4002.11
What is HS code 400211?
HS code 400211 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This HS code specifically covers Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and Carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (XSBR) in latex form, traded in primary forms or as plates, sheets, or strips. SBR latex is a widely used synthetic rubber known for its excellent binding properties, making it essential in adhesives, coatings, carpet backing, and paper coating. XSBR latex, a modified variant, offers enhanced adhesion and mechanical strength, suitable for more demanding applications. Major chemical companies and specialized rubber producers are the primary exporters, while industries such as paper, textile, and construction are key importers. Trade considerations include ensuring product stability during transport, the precise solid content percentage, and meeting specific performance characteristics required by the end-user. It is typically shipped in bulk containers.
What products fall under HS code 400211?
SBR latex for carpet backing, XSBR latex for paper coating, SBR adhesive latex, SBR binder for nonwovens, SBR latex for asphalt modification, XSBR latex for textile finishing, SBR latex for cement modification
What are common misclassifications for HS code 400211?
Can be confused with other synthetic rubber latices (e.g., 400241 for chloroprene rubber latex) if the specific polymer type isn't verified, or with solid SBR (400219) if the "latex" form is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400211?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400211 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($282M, 27% of world exports), Japan ($147M) and the United States ($105M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 400211?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400211 in UN Comtrade data were China ($186M, 16% of world imports), Türkiye ($74M) and Italy ($52M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 400211 structured?
HS code 400211 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400211?
Brazil splits HS code 400211 into 2 NCM codes: 4002.11.10 (Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex), 4002.11.20 (Carboxylated styrene-butadiene (XSBR) latex). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.