Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks
2 declarable lines
Heading 2714 covers natural bitumen and asphalt, bituminous or oil shale, tar sands, asphaltites, and asphaltic rocks. It splits into two lines: 2714.10.00.00 for bituminous or oil shale and tar sands, and 2714.90.00.00 for other goods in the heading. Both listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Natural asphalt used as a paving binder
- Natural bitumen
- Bituminous shale
- Oil shale rock
- Tar sands
- Asphaltite
- Asphaltic rock
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify whether the material is bituminous or oil shale, or tar sands; those go to 2714.10.00.00.
- If it is natural asphalt, natural bitumen, asphaltite, or asphaltic rock, use 2714.90.00.00.
- Confirm the material is a natural or mined earth or rock product, not a refined petroleum residue.
- Check that it is not coal, lignite, pitch, or petroleum coke, which fall in other headings.
Often confused with
- Heading 2713Refined petroleum bitumen or asphalt cement from crude oil
Petroleum bitumen is a residue of petroleum oils, not a natural bitumen of 2714.
- Heading 2701Coal
Coal is classified in 2701, not as bituminous shale or tar sands.
- Heading 2702Lignite
Lignite is a separate fuel in 2702.
- Heading 2708Coal tar pitch
Pitch from coal tar is in 2708, not natural asphalt.
- Heading 2712Petroleum wax
Mineral waxes are in 2712, not in the natural asphalt and bitumen heading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for tar sands?
Tar sands are classified under 2714.10.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on natural asphalt?
Natural asphalt is classified under 2714.90.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify asphaltite?
Asphaltite is classified under 2714.90.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.