Bitumen-Coated Damp-Proof Course Sheet

Bitumen-coated damp-proof course sheets are asphalted paperboard sheets used in masonry to prevent rising damp in walls. HTS 4811.10.21.00 covers these as 'other' bituminized paperboard in rectangular sheets, impregnated for impermeability, excluding 4803/4809/4810 goods.

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 incorporating mineral fillers or fibers beyond paper

Composite asphalt boards with aggregates go to Chapter 68.

4810.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lighter weight and kraftliner specs met

Lighter tarred papers meeting kraftliner burst strength may fall to 4804.

4008.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rubber plate sheeting with bitumen layer

Primary rubber material with asphalt shifts to Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Mullen burst strength data to confirm paperboard status (>115 g/m² equivalent strength)

Ship in bulk sheets/rolls; retail packs may classify as 4823 articles

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