Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber products (except tires; hoses and belting; and molded, extruded, and lathe-cut rubber goods for mechanical applications (except rubber tubing)) from natural and synthetic rubber. Establishments manufacturing rubber tubing made from natural and synthetic rubber, regardless of process used, are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Birth control devices (i.e., diaphragms, prophylactics) manufacturing Latex foam rubber manufacturing Reclaiming rubber from waste and scrap Rubber balloons manufacturing Rubber bands manufacturing Rubber floor mats (e.g., door, bath) manufacturing Rubber hair care products (e.g., combs, curlers) manufacturing Rubber tubing manufacturing Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--