Asphalt Saturated Felt Paperboard from Germany
Dense felt paperboard saturated with asphalt, used primarily as underlayment in roofing applications to provide waterproofing and protection. It falls under HTS 4805.50.00.00 as felt paperboard, which is a type of uncoated paperboard formed by compressing fibers into a felted structure without further processing beyond note 3 specifications. Typically weighs over 200 g/m² and supplied in rolls for construction use.
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Import Tips
• Verify fiber composition and saturation process documentation to confirm classification as felt paperboard, avoiding misclassification as coated paper under 4811
• Provide mill test reports showing Mullen burst strength and weight to prove compliance with uncoated felt specs; common pitfall is inadequate roofing end-use certification
• Ensure rolls or sheets are not further worked (e.g
• no printing or perforation) per chapter note, or risk reclassification to chapter 48 headings like 4823