Tarred Waterproofing Paper Roll
Rolls of paper (width 1.2m) treated with coal tar for damp-proof courses in building foundations and walls. Meets HTS 4811.10.11.00 criteria as tarred paper in rolls >15 cm wide, excluded from 4809/4810.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textile fabric base with tar coating
Tarred textile fabrics for construction go to Chapter 59, not paper products.
If imported as bulk bitumen/tar without paper
Pure petroleum bitumen/tar without paper carrier is in Chapter 27.
If gummed rather than tarred
Gummed/coated papers have separate subheadings from bituminized types.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for tar content (>80% wood fibers optional but helpful) and provide chemical analysis if requested
• Ensure roll width documentation; customs measures actual width post-unwinding
• Avoid mixing with plastic-coated papers, which may classify under 3918 as plastic sheeting
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