Coal Tar Pitch Built-Up Roofing Sheets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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