Tarred Asphalt Roofing Felt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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