Asphalt Composite Roofing Shingles from Japan
Fiberglass-reinforced asphalt shingles designed for residential and commercial roofing applications. These shingles are coated with petroleum bitumen and mineral granules for weather resistance, classified under HTS 6807.90.0010 as articles of asphalt used specifically for roofing.
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
• Verify bitumen content exceeds 50% by weight to confirm classification under Chapter 68, avoiding shifts to Chapter 69 for ceramic tiles
• Provide lab test reports certifying fire resistance ratings (e.g
• Class A) as required for U.S. building code compliance
• Label products clearly with wind resistance specs (e.g
• 130 mph) to prevent customs holds on misleading descriptions