Tarred Asphalt Roofing Felt
Tarred asphalt roofing felt is a heavy-duty paper impregnated with asphalt or tar, supplied in rolls for use as an underlayment in roofing applications. It falls under HTS 4811.10.21.00 as 'other' tarred or bituminized paper in rolls, distinct from goods in headings 4803, 4809, or 4810, due to its surface impregnation with bituminous substances for weatherproofing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into finished roofing shingles or tiles
Completed roofing products with tarred paper base move from Chapter 48 paper to Chapter 68 articles of asphalt.
If not tarred/bituminized but coated with other substances like polymers
Paper coated or impregnated with non-bituminous materials falls into other subheadings of 4811, changing the tariff based on coating type.
If textile-backed with bituminous impregnation
Textile fabrics impregnated with tar or asphalt are classified in Chapter 59, not as paper products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify impregnation levels meet 'tarred or bituminized' criteria via lab testing to avoid reclassification to uncoated paper
• Provide manufacturer specs on asphalt content and roll weight; ensure no printing that could shift to Chapter 49
Related Products under HTS 4811.10.21.00
Bituminized Waterproofing Paper Roll
Bituminized waterproofing paper is asphalt-impregnated kraft paper in rolls, used for damp-proofing foundations and walls. Classified under HTS 4811.10.21.00 for 'other' tarred, bituminized, or asphalted paperboard in rolls or sheets, as it features surface impregnation excluding it from headings 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Asphalt-Impregnated Building Paper
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.
Tarred Kraft Envelope Liner Paper
Tarred kraft envelope liner paper is bituminized kraft in sheets or rolls, used as waterproof liners inside heavy-duty mailing envelopes. Under HTS 4811.10.21.00 for 'other' tarred paper, it features surface bituminization for grease/moisture resistance, not covered by 4803, 4809, or 4810.
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.
Asphalt Saturated #30 Roofing Paper
#30 asphalt saturated roofing paper is medium-weight tar-impregnated felt in rolls, standard for shingle underlayment. It is classified in HTS 4811.10.21.00 as 'other' asphalted paper, featuring full bitumen saturation for roofing durability, not in 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Tar-Impregnated Insulation Facing Paper
Tar-impregnated insulation facing paper is bituminized kraft foil-faced or plain paper in rolls for vapor barriers on fiberglass batts. Falls under HTS 4811.10.21.00 for 'other' tarred paper in rolls, with surface tar for moisture protection, outside 4803/4809/4810.