Bitumen-Laminated Kraft Paperboard
This is composite paperboard made by laminating flat layers of kraft paper with bitumen internally for waterproofing and strength. It falls under HTS 4807.00.10.00 as it is not surface-coated or impregnated but has internal lamination with bitumen, suitable for industrial packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If reinforced with bituminous mastic and used as roofing material
Products primarily functioning as asphalt shingles or roofing felts are classified under heading 6807 for articles of asphalt.
If externally coated or impregnated with bitumen rather than internally laminated
Surface treatments with bitumen move classification to chapter 59 for impregnated or coated textile/papery materials.
If sold as finished waterproof packaging bags or envelopes
Completed paper articles like bags fall under heading 4819 or 4819, not composite paper in rolls/sheets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify internal lamination with bitumen via lab testing to confirm classification under 4807.00.10.00 and avoid misclassification as surface-coated paper
• Provide mill test certificates showing composition and bitumen content for customs clearance
• Watch for common pitfalls like exceeding weight limits that might shift to other subheadings in chapter 48
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Asphalt-Laminated Roofing Underlayment Paper
Composite paper in rolls, internally laminated with asphalt between layers of paperboard, designed as moisture barrier under roofing shingles. Classified under HTS 4807.00.10.00 due to internal asphalt lamination without surface coating, distinguishing it from finished roofing products.
Asphalt-Core Laminated Sheathing Paper
Composite sheathing paper with asphalt laminated between paper layers for wall and roof underlayment in construction. Classified in HTS 4807.00.10.00 as internally laminated paperboard, not surface-coated.
Bitumen-Layered Damp-Proof Course Paperboard
Composite paperboard with bitumen layers sandwiched internally, used as damp-proof course in masonry foundations. HTS 4807.00.10.00 applies to this non-surface-coated, internally laminated product.
Asphalt-Interlaminated Vapor Barrier Paper
Paper composite with internal asphalt lamination to block vapor transmission in building envelopes. Fits HTS 4807.00.10.00 as reinforced, internally laminated paper in rolls.
Tar-Sandwiched Heavy Duty Wrap Paper
Multi-ply paper with tar sandwiched internally for wrapping machinery and pallets waterproofing. Under HTS 4807.00.10.00 for bitumen/tar internal lamination.
Bitumen-Core Construction Felt Paper
Felted paper layers with bitumen core lamination for construction underlay. HTS 4807.00.10.00 for internal asphalt.