Asphalt Roll Roofing Shingles from Germany
Flexible roofing sheets made from asphalt-impregnated felt, designed for residential and commercial roofing applications. They are classified under HTS 6807.90.00 as articles primarily composed of asphalt or similar bituminous materials, excluding tiles or blocks specifically mentioned elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the asphalt content exceeds 50% by weight to confirm classification under Chapter 68; provide lab test reports if challenged by customs
• Ensure MSDS sheets document petroleum bitumen composition to avoid reclassification as plastic or rubber products