Asphalt-Based Soundproofing Sheet from China
Dense asphalt mats with viscoelastic properties for automotive and building sound deadening. Classified under HTS 6807.90.00 as articles of petroleum bitumen or similar for noise reduction applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for asphalt content vs. polymer fillers; >50% bitumen keeps it in Chapter 68
• Automotive use may qualify for preferential tariffs under USMCA – declare accordingly