Asphalt Impregnated Siding Shakes
Asphalt-saturated wood fiber shakes designed for exterior wall siding, providing weatherproofing similar to roofing shingles. HTS 6807.90.0010 covers these as asphalt articles for siding applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wood content >50% with superficial asphalt treatment
Primarily wood-based shakes classify under Chapter 44 coniferous materials, not asphalt articles.
If containing asbestos fibers for fire-resistant siding
Asbestos cement boards shift to 6809 regardless of siding/roofing end use.
If Portland cement-asphalt composite formulation
Cementitious materials with minor asphalt classify under 6811 containing cement.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document asphalt impregnation depth (>90% saturation) via cross-section analysis to confirm Chapter 68 status
• Include ICC-ES evaluation reports for U.S. acceptance in siding applications
• Separate siding from roofing products in shipments; mixed containers risk uniform reclassification
Related Products under HTS 6807.90.00.10
Asphalt Composite Roofing Shingles
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.
Bitumen Roll Roofing Felt
Saturated felt roofing sheets made from asphalt-saturated fiberglass or polyester mats, used for low-slope commercial roofs. Falls under HTS 6807.90.0010 as asphalt articles specifically for roofing applications.
Coal Tar Pitch Built-Up Roofing Sheets
Multi-ply roofing membranes using coal tar pitch saturated felts for flat roof systems in industrial buildings. Classified in HTS 6807.90.0010 as articles of similar material (coal tar pitch) used for roofing.
Petroleum Bitumen Self-Adhesive Roofing Membrane
Self-adhering roofing sheets with petroleum bitumen compound and release liner for peel-and-stick flat roof repairs. Specifically classified under HTS 6807.90.0010 as asphalt roofing articles.
Asphalt-Coated Fiberglass Siding Panels
Fiberglass mat panels saturated with asphalt for durable exterior siding in corrosive environments. HTS 6807.90.0010 includes these as asphalt-based siding articles.
Tar-Impregnated Asphalt Roofing Nails
Galvanized steel roofing nails with asphalt or tar coating to seal around penetration points in shingle installation. While primarily metal, classified under HTS 6807.90.0010 when imported specifically as roofing articles.