Natural Asphalt (Trinidad Lake Asphalt) from Mexico
Trinidad Lake Asphalt is a naturally occurring asphalt lake deposit, pure and unrefined, under HTS 2714.90.00.00 as natural asphalt. It is shoveled directly from the lake and prized for high-quality road surfacing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source-specific docs from Pitch Lake required; test softening point (high natural purity)
• Melt and pour packaging common; ensure temperature logs for import
• Avoid blending claims that could reclassify as 2713 petroleum product