Product classification
HS code for Styrene-butadiene rubber latex: 4002.11
Rubber, synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Classification of styrene-butadiene rubber latex under HS 4002.11
Styrene-butadiene rubber latex is classified under HS code 4002.11. This classification is part of the synthetic rubber category in Chapter 40 of the Harmonized System. The term "latex" refers to a stable dispersion of polymer particles in an aqueous medium. Heading 4002 covers synthetic rubber, and subheading 4002.11 is specifically designated for SBR and carboxylated SBR in latex form. This classification is distinct from solid SBR because the physical state of the material—being a liquid dispersion—changes its handling, usage, and tariff treatment. SBR latex is widely used in industrial applications such as textile coatings, carpet backings, and paper saturation, where a liquid application of the elastomer is required. The classification is determined by the chemical composition (styrene and butadiene) and the physical form (aqueous dispersion).
- Covers
- SBR latex liquid
- Carboxylated SBR latex (XSBR latex)
- Cold SBR latex
- High-styrene SBR latex
- Synthetic rubber latex dispersions
- Also under 4002.11
- Trinseo SBR Latex
- Synthomer SBR Latex
- BASF Styrofan
- LG Chem SBR Latex
- Dow SBR Latex
Codes often confused with 4002.11
Common mistake. SBR latex is frequently misclassified under HS code 4002.19, which is the code for solid SBR (bales, sheets, or strips). The distinction is purely based on the physical state of the rubber. It is also sometimes confused with natural rubber latex, which is classified under HS code 4001.10. Furthermore, if the latex has been compounded with vulcanizing agents or accelerators to the point where it is ready for a specific manufacturing process, it might be argued to fall under 4005 (compounded rubber), though 4002.11 generally covers most raw synthetic latex dispersions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 400211 (the code used for styrene-butadiene rubber latex), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 400211 (the code used for styrene-butadiene rubber latex) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 400211, not only styrene-butadiene rubber latex.
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 styrene-butadiene rubber latex
Brazil splits HS 4002.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4002.11.10Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex
- 4002.11.20Carboxylated styrene-butadiene (XSBR) latex
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about styrene-butadiene rubber latex
What is the HS code for Styrene-butadiene rubber latex?
The HS code for Styrene-butadiene rubber latex is 400211 (Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The HS code for Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex is 4002.11.
How do I classify Styrene-butadiene rubber latex for customs?
Styrene-butadiene rubber latex is classified under HS code 400211 — Rubber; synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is SBR latex different from natural latex in the HS system?
SBR latex is synthetic and classified under 4002.11, while natural rubber latex is harvested from trees and classified under 4001.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of styrene-butadiene rubber latex (HS 400211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 400211 (the code used for styrene-butadiene rubber latex) 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 styrene-butadiene rubber latex (HS 400211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 400211 (the code used for styrene-butadiene rubber latex) 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.
Is the HS code for Styrene-butadiene rubber latex the same in all countries?
The base HS code 400211 for Styrene-butadiene 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 styrene-butadiene rubber latex in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 400211 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for styrene-butadiene rubber latex depends on the product's details: 4002.11.10 (Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex), 4002.11.20 (Carboxylated styrene-butadiene (XSBR) latex).