Asphalt Flux Residue from Mexico
Residue from vacuum distillation towers used as asphalt flux feedstock, derived from petroleum oils or bituminous materials. HTS 2713.90.00.00 applies to these unrefined heavy ends before fluxing. Essential for road paving asphalt production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include softening point and penetration test results to distinguish from finished bitumen (2713.20)
• Ensure heating coils certified for high-viscosity residues during transport
• Label as 'flux oil' not 'bitumen' to prevent premature classification shift