Asphalt-Impregnated Building Paper from China
Asphalt-impregnated building paper, often called #15 or #30 felt, is tar-saturated paper in rolls for construction sheathing and weather barriers. It qualifies for HTS 4811.10.21.00 as 'other' asphalted paper in rolls, impregnated to provide moisture resistance, outside the scope of 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets showing asphalt saturation and basis weight >115 g/m² to match paperboard specs
• Declare as 'in rolls' on entry; cut sheets risk reclass to 4823 if further worked