Asphalt Road Surfacing Bitumen from China
Petroleum bitumen used primarily for road paving and surfacing applications, meeting the criteria for residues from petroleum oils under HTS 2713.20.00.00. It is a semi-solid viscous material derived from crude oil distillation residues, ideal for hot-mix asphalt production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify flash point and viscosity specs to confirm classification as petroleum bitumen; obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous material handling; ensure bulk transport complies with DOT regulations for heated bitumen shipments