Bituminous Road Mastic from China

A thick bituminous mastic mixture based on petroleum bitumen, used for sealing and repairing road surfaces and cracks. It falls under HTS 2715.00.00.00 as a bituminous mastic derived from petroleum bitumen, meeting the criteria for mixtures in this heading.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify the mixture's bitumen content exceeds 50% to confirm classification under 2715; provide lab analysis if requested by CBP

Ensure packaging labels specify composition and end-use to avoid misclassification as a simple asphalt product