Coal Tar Pitch Pipe Coating from China

Hot-applied coal tar pitch enamel for corrosion protection on underground pipelines and fittings. This fabricated protective article uses pitch, a similar material to asphalt. Covered by HTS 6807.90.00.50 as other pitch articles.

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

Comply with PHMSA regulations for pipeline materials; provide DOT SP approvals

Monitor benzene emissions data for OSHA import clearance

Document application method to avoid reclassification as paint

Coal Tar Pitch Pipe Coating from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6807.90.00.50