Asphalt Expansion Joint Filler from Japan
Compressed asphalt sponge strips for filling concrete expansion joints in bridges and highways. As fabricated articles of petroleum bitumen, they fall under HTS 6807.90.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify compression recovery specs (ASTM D545) for infrastructure approval
• Declare as 'articles' not 'materials' to avoid Chapter 27
• Bulk shipments may consolidate under master bill for efficiency