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Mineral Tar Pitch Waterproofing Compound

A bituminous compound based on mineral tar pitch for coating concrete foundations. Classified in HTS 2715.00.00.00 as a mixture derived from mineral tar pitch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2706.00.00.00Same rate: 25%

If raw mineral tar without pitch processing

Tar oils are in 2706; processed pitch mixtures shift to 2715 bituminous products.

6808.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If sold as pre-formed roofing tiles

Fabricated tarred panels classify in Chapter 68; fluid mixtures stay in 2715.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide coal tar distillation proofs to confirm mineral tar base per chapter definitions

• Ensure non-skin care labeling to avoid 3304 exclusion noted in US subheading notes