Bitumen Emulsion Base Petroleum Residue
Petroleum bitumen used as a base for cationic or anionic emulsions in road maintenance, derived from vacuum distillation bottoms of crude oil. It is classified under tariff item 2713.20.00 before emulsification, as it is a petroleum residue in its primary form.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bitumen is imported as a ready-to-use emulsion
Bituminous emulsions are classified under heading 27.15, not as raw petroleum bitumen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bitumen is imported in unemulsified form; if emulsified, it may fall under heading 27.15 or 38.24
• Provide a laboratory report confirming the product's penetration and softening point
• Declare the intended use as an emulsion base to customs for accurate classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2713.20.00
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Performance-grade petroleum bitumen (PG 64-22) derived from vacuum distillation of crude oil, used as a binder in hot-mix asphalt concrete for highway construction. It meets Superpave specifications for rutting and cracking resistance, qualifying as a residue of petroleum oils under tariff item 2713.20.00.
Asphalt Road Surfacing Bitumen
Semi-solid petroleum bitumen derived from crude oil distillation residues, specifically used for road paving and surfacing applications. It meets the criteria for residues from petroleum oils and is classified under tariff item 2713.20.00 as petroleum bitumen.
Cutback Bitumen MC-30 Base
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Industrial Petroleum Bitumen 60/70 Penetration
Standard 60/70 penetration grade petroleum bitumen used in industrial sealing and waterproofing, derived from petroleum oil residues. Its needle penetration value between 60-70 at 25°C defines its consistency, qualifying it under tariff item 2713.20.00.
Pipeline Coating Petroleum Bitumen
Heavy-grade petroleum bitumen applied as anti-corrosion coating for oil and gas pipelines, derived from petroleum residues. It provides high electrical resistance and adhesion in buried applications, qualifying under tariff item 2713.20.00 as petroleum bitumen.
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