Damp-Proof Course Bitumen Fiberboard from China
Specialized fiberboard for damp-proof courses in masonry, bitumen impregnated throughout, density 0.35-0.5 g/cm³. Classifies under HTS 4411.94.00.10 as unworked, bitumen-impregnated low-density fiberboard from ligneous materials. Prevents rising damp in foundation walls.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide permeability test results confirming bitumen effectiveness
• Ship in protective packaging to prevent surface damage pre-import
• Verify compliance with local building codes for DPC materials