Coal Tar Pitch Pipe Coating from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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