Bitumen Coated Roofing Felt from Japan
Non-woven polyester felt coated with bitumen (asphalt) for roofing underlayment. Coating visible, provides waterproofing; textile essential per notes. HTS 5907.00.80.90 for other coated fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Weight analysis critical; >50% textile if heavy coating
• Differentiate from chapter 68 bituminous products
• Document as coated textile, not roofing material