Bitumen-Coated Wood Fiberboard Roofing Underlayment from Germany
Low-density fiberboard sheets impregnated with bitumen, designed as underlayment beneath roofing materials to prevent moisture penetration. Classified under HTS 4411.94.0050 due to its wood fiber composition, density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³, and lack of mechanical working or surface coverings other than bitumen. This makes it ideal for residential and commercial roofing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming bitumen impregnation levels and fiberboard density; check for VOC emissions compliance under EPA rules
• Avoid shipping with mechanically edged panels to prevent mixed classification
• Pitfall: insufficient proof of 'not surface-covered' status