Coal Tar Pitch Sealing Compound from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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