Product classification
HS code for Neoprene latex: 4002.41
Rubber, synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of neoprene latex under HS 4002.41
Neoprene latex is classified under HS code 4002.41. Neoprene is the commercial trade name for chloroprene rubber (CR). Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4002 is designated for synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets, or strip. The sub-heading 4002.41 specifically identifies chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber in the form of latex. Latex is defined in the Chapter 40 notes as an aqueous dispersion of rubber particles. Therefore, any liquid form of neoprene that consists of these particles suspended in water for use in dipping processes (like making medical or industrial gloves) or as an adhesive base is classified here. The classification depends strictly on the physical state (latex) and the chemical composition (chloroprene). If the neoprene is not in an aqueous dispersion, it cannot be classified under this specific subheading. This classification is determined by GRI 1 and the specific sub-heading notes for Chapter 40 which distinguish latex from other primary forms.
- Covers
- Chloroprene rubber latex (CR latex)
- Aqueous dispersions of polychloroprene
- Liquid neoprene for glove dipping
- Neoprene-based latex adhesives in primary form
- Synthetic rubber latex for textile coating
- 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. Neoprene latex is often confused with 4002.49, which is for chloroprene rubber in other primary forms like blocks or sheets. It is also sometimes misclassified under 4001.10, which is natural rubber latex. Because neoprene is synthetic, it must stay within 4002. Additionally, finished articles made from latex, such as gloves, are classified in 4015, not 4002.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400241 (the code used for neoprene latex), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400241 (the code used for neoprene 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 neoprene 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 neoprene latex
Brazil classifies neoprene 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 neoprene latex
What is the HS code for Neoprene latex?
The HS code for Neoprene latex is 400241 (Rubber; synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for neoprene latex is 4002.41, which specifically covers chloroprene rubber in latex form.
How do I classify Neoprene latex for customs?
Neoprene 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.
What defines a latex in the HS system?
Under Chapter 40, latex is defined as an aqueous dispersion of rubber particles, which distinguishes it from solid blocks or solvent-based solutions.
Which countries are the top exporters of neoprene latex (HS 400241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400241 (the code used for neoprene 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 neoprene latex (HS 400241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400241 (the code used for neoprene 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 Neoprene latex the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400241 for Neoprene 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 neoprene latex in Brazil?
In Brazil, neoprene latex (HS 400241) is classified under NCM 4002.41.00.