APP Modified Asphalt Roll Roofing from Japan
Atactic polypropylene (APP) modified asphalt rolls for torch-applied commercial flat roofing, reinforced with fiberglass mat. It is classified in HTS 6807.10.00.00 as an asphalt article in rolls, where polymer modification enhances durability but asphalt remains the essential character.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document asphalt as principal binder (over 40%); ensure fire-rated certifications; declare polymer modifiers accurately to prevent Chapter 39 shifts