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Petroleum Bitumen Roofing Mastic

A mastic blend of petroleum bitumen and fillers for waterproofing flat roofs and gutters. It qualifies for HTS 2715.00.00.00 due to its base in petroleum bitumen forming a bituminous mixture.

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.

3214.10.00Higher: 41.2% vs 25%

If marketed as glazier's putty for retail

Retail mastics resembling putty shift to Chapter 32; 2715 is for industrial bituminous mixtures.

2713.90.00.00Same rate: 25%

If for similar compositions used as lubricant additives

Petroleum preparations for lubrication classify in 2713; end-use as mastic keeps it in 2715.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) detailing bitumen purity to affirm 2715 classification

• For retail packs, ensure not confused with consumer skin care products excluded under US notes

• Avoid delays by pre-testing flash point; mixtures over certain limits need hazmat declarations