Impregnated Bituminized Fiberboard Sheets

Fiberboard sheets impregnated with bitumen for roofing underlayment and waterproofing applications. HTS 4811.90.90 applies to this impregnated cellulose fiber product excluded from plain paperboard headings. Provides durable moisture barrier in construction.

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.

6807.90.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If bitumen content ≥50% by weight

Articles of asphalt/bitumen mixtures classify under 6807 when bitumen dominates.

4411.92.40Higher: 41% vs 35%

If wood fiberboard without bitumen

Plain medium density fiberboard stays in Chapter 44.

4823.70.00Same rate: 35%

If molded/filter paper forms

Completed molded fiber articles move to 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct asphalt/bitumen content analysis to quantify impregnation level

Certify VOC emissions compliance for construction materials

Avoid confusion with Chapter 68 agglomerated asbestos products

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