Natural Bitumen from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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