HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4002.19 – Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

HS code 4002.19 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. It is used for SBR bales, XSBR sheets, SBR granules, SBR masterbatch and SBR compounds.

What HS 4002.19 covers

This HS code covers synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) in primary forms, excluding latex. SBR is a cornerstone of the global rubber industry, primarily used in tire manufacturing due to its excellent abrasion resistance and good aging properties. XSBR, a modified version, finds applications in paper and carpet backings. Major chemical companies like Trinseo, Synthos, and Lanxess are key exporters, supplying tire giants and other rubber product manufacturers worldwide. The trade volume is heavily influenced by the automotive sector's production levels and the demand for durable consumer goods. Key things to know include the price volatility of butadiene and styrene monomers, which directly impacts SBR costs, and the ongoing shift towards more sustainable and high-performance tire compounds.

Covers
  • SBR bales
  • XSBR sheets
  • SBR granules
  • SBR masterbatch
  • SBR compounds
  • XSBR compounds
  • SBR crumbs
Examples
  • Trinseo SBR
  • Synthos SBR
  • Lanxess SBR
  • Michelin Green X tires (component)
  • Goodyear Assurance tires (component)

Codes often confused with 4002.19

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 400211 (SBR latex) if the 'other than latex' distinction is overlooked, or with other general synthetic rubbers (e.g., 400299) if the specific SBR/XSBR composition isn't identified.

4002.11Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip4002.99Rubber; synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip

Top exporters and importers of HS code 400219, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 400219 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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. 1 South Korea $1.1B
  2. 2 China $683M
  3. 3 Germany $645M

World total: $6.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 United States $573M
  3. 3 Thailand $451M

World total: $6.8B 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 4002.19 4

Brazil splits HS 4002.19 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4002.19.1 Of styrene-butadiene (SBR)De estireno-butadieno (SBR) Group
  2. 4002.19.11 SBR rubber in plates, sheets or stripEm chapas, folhas ou tiras
  3. 4002.19.12 Food-grade SBR rubber, primary formsGrau alimentício de acordo com o estabelecido pelo Food Chemical Codex, em formas primárias
  4. 4002.19.19 Other SBR rubber, not latexOutras
  5. 4002.19.20 Carboxylated SBR (XSBR), not 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 4002.19

What is HS code 400219?

HS code 400219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This HS code covers synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) in primary forms, excluding latex. SBR is a cornerstone of the global rubber industry, primarily used in tire manufacturing due to its excellent abrasion resistance and good aging properties. XSBR, a modified version, finds applications in paper and carpet backings. Major chemical companies like Trinseo, Synthos, and Lanxess are key exporters, supplying tire giants and other rubber product manufacturers worldwide. The trade volume is heavily influenced by the automotive sector's production levels and the demand for durable consumer goods. Key things to know include the price volatility of butadiene and styrene monomers, which directly impacts SBR costs, and the ongoing shift towards more sustainable and high-performance tire compounds.

What products fall under HS code 400219?

SBR bales, XSBR sheets, SBR granules, SBR masterbatch, SBR compounds, XSBR compounds, SBR crumbs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 400219?

This code is often confused with 400211 (SBR latex) if the 'other than latex' distinction is overlooked, or with other general synthetic rubbers (e.g., 400299) if the specific SBR/XSBR composition isn't identified.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 400219?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 400219 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($1.1B, 17% of world exports), China ($683M) and Germany ($645M). World exports came to about $6.3B, 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 400219?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 400219 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 17% of world imports), the United States ($573M) and Thailand ($451M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 400219 structured?

HS code 400219 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 400219?

Brazil splits HS code 400219 into 4 NCM codes: 4002.19.11 (SBR rubber in plates, sheets or strip), 4002.19.12 (Food-grade SBR rubber, primary forms), 4002.19.19 (Other SBR rubber, not latex), 4002.19.20 (Carboxylated SBR (XSBR), not latex). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.