Product classification
HS code for Chloroprene rubber latex: 4002.41
Rubber, synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of chloroprene rubber latex under HS 4002.41
Chloroprene rubber latex is an aqueous dispersion of chloroprene rubber particles. It is classified under HS code 4002.41. While it shares the same chemical base as solid chloroprene rubber (4002.49), the physical state as a latex—a stable emulsion of polymer microparticles in water—requires classification under this specific subheading. Heading 4002 covers synthetic rubber, and the subheadings are divided between latex and "other" forms. Chloroprene latex is used extensively in the production of dipped goods, such as industrial gloves, and as a base for adhesives and coatings. The classification is governed by GRI 1 and the specific structure of heading 4002. For a product to be classified here, it must be a synthetic rubber latex as defined in the Chapter 40 notes, meaning it must be capable of vulcanization and meet specific elongation requirements after being stretched.
- Covers
- Liquid chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber latex
- Anionic or cationic chloroprene latex dispersions
- Chloroprene latex used for the manufacture of surgical or industrial gloves
- Aqueous dispersions of synthetic neoprene rubber
- Also under 4002.41
- DuPont Neoprene Latex
- Denka Chloroprene Latex
- Showa Denko CR Latex
- Contact cement adhesives
- Wet suit coatings
Codes often confused with 4002.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 4002.49, which is for solid chloroprene rubber. Importers often fail to distinguish between the liquid latex form and the solid primary form. Another error is classification under 4001.10, which is reserved for natural rubber latex. Additionally, if the latex is already compounded with vulcanizing agents and prepared as an adhesive, it might be classified under 3506.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400241 (the code used for chloroprene rubber latex), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400241 (the code used for chloroprene rubber latex) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400241, not only chloroprene rubber latex.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $96M 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $64M 37% of world exports
- 3 United States $5.2M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $173M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $37M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $27M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $19M 11% of world imports
World total: $177M 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 code for chloroprene rubber latex
Brazil classifies chloroprene rubber latex under NCM 4002.41.00: HS 4002.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chloroprene rubber latex
What is the HS code for Chloroprene rubber latex?
The HS code for Chloroprene rubber latex is 400241 (Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for chloroprene rubber latex is 4002.41, which falls under the category of synthetic rubber latex.
How do I classify Chloroprene rubber latex for customs?
Chloroprene rubber latex is classified under HS code 400241 — Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does chloroprene latex differ from natural rubber latex in the HS?
Natural rubber latex is classified under 4001.10, whereas chloroprene latex is a synthetic product classified under 4002.41 based on its chemical origin (chlorobutadiene).
Which countries are the top exporters of chloroprene rubber latex (HS 400241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400241 (the code used for chloroprene rubber latex) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($96M, 55% of world exports), Germany ($64M) and the United States ($5.2M). World exports came to about $173M, 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 chloroprene rubber latex (HS 400241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400241 (the code used for chloroprene rubber latex) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($37M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($27M) and the Netherlands ($19M). World imports came to about $177M, 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.
Is the HS code for Chloroprene rubber latex the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400241 for Chloroprene rubber latex is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chloroprene rubber latex in Brazil?
In Brazil, chloroprene rubber latex (HS 400241) is classified under NCM 4002.41.00.