Coal Tar Pitch Sealing Compound
Viscous sealing paste made from coal tar pitch for joint filling in concrete structures and roofing repairs. Classified in HTS 6807.90.00 as an article of similar material to asphalt, specifically coal tar pitch in worked form.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as bulk, unworked coal tar pitch
Raw petroleum bitumen or coal tar distillates are Chapter 27 mineral fuels, not fabricated articles.
If sold as a mastic or caulking compound for retail
Glaziers' putty and painters' fillings, even bituminous, fall under Chapter 32 if primarily for finishing.
If set in panels with stone aggregates
Asphalt-based panels or boards with binders are under 6808 for construction boards.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify coal tar pitch purity via assay reports to distinguish from Chapter 27 raw pitches
• Label as hazardous material if flash point <60°C, requiring DOT compliance for transport
• Avoid declaring as 'paint' – specify 'bituminous sealant' to stay in Chapter 68
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