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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6807.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

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.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

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.

4811.90.80Same rate: 35%

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