Natural Bitumen from China
Natural bitumen is a naturally occurring viscous mixture of hydrocarbons found in oil sands and tar pits, classified under HTS 2714.90.00.00 as 'other' bitumen and asphalt, natural. It is extracted directly from geological deposits without refining and used primarily in road paving and waterproofing.
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 origin certificates proving natural extraction to avoid misclassification as petroleum derivatives
• Test for hydrocarbon content to confirm it meets natural bitumen specs; common pitfall is confusing with refined asphalt
• Declare in metric tons; bulk shipments require proper temperature-controlled transport documentation