Petroleum Bitumen Self-Adhesive Roofing Membrane from Japan
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.
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
• Test and declare peel adhesion strength (ASTM D903) to verify roofing-grade performance
• Remove release liners before customs valuation to avoid plastic film misclassification
• Specify 'SBS-modified bitumen' if applicable; polymer additives may trigger Chapter 39 review