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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2713.20.00Lower: 25% vs 37.7%

If imported as bulk coal tar pitch without fabrication into sheets

Unworked petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch classifies under Chapter 27 as raw materials.

5604.90.20.00Higher: 43.8% vs 37.7%

If rubberized felt without significant pitch impregnation

Rubber-coated textile felts fall under Chapter 56, excluding Chapter 68 asphalt articles.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If when assembled with metal substrate for siding panels

Steel or aluminum composite panels classify under Chapter 73 based on metal content exceeding bitumen.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit chemical composition analysis confirming coal tar pitch as primary binder to distinguish from petroleum asphalt

Comply with OSHA VOC emission limits; provide safety data sheets to clear environmental customs reviews

Avoid generic 'roofing felt' declarations—specify 'coal tar saturated' to prevent erroneous Chapter 59 classification

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