Asphalt-Based Roof Coating from China
A thick, brushable sealant made from refined asphalt and solvents for waterproofing flat roofs and repairing shingles. This fabricated article of petroleum bitumen protects against leaks and weathering. Falls under HTS 6807.90.00.50 as 'other' articles of asphalt not in rolls or specific forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label containers with flash point and VOC content to comply with DOT and EPA hazardous material regulations
• Declare exact bitumen percentage; mixtures under 50% asphalt may reclassify to paints (Chapter 32)
• Obtain prior notice via ACE system for chemical imports to avoid CBP holds