Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (for example, bituminous mastics, cut-backs)
1 declarable lines
Heading 2715 covers prepared bituminous mixtures made from a bituminous base such as natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar or mineral tar pitch. Examples are bituminous mastics and cut-backs, meaning products blended with solvent or filler rather than raw bitumen. The heading has a single declarable line, 2715.00.00.00, and that line carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Bituminous mastic used for setting tiles or paving blocks
- Asphalt cut-back with solvent added for cold application
- Bitumen-based roofing cement in cans or pails
- Bituminous joint sealant compound
- Asphalt crack filler compound for pavement repair
- Bituminous primer or coating compound for surfaces
- Tar-based coating mixture for waterproofing
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the bituminous base: natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar or mineral tar pitch.
- Confirm the product is a prepared mixture, such as a mastic or a cut-back, and not unblended bitumen.
- Check whether a solvent has been added to make a cut-back for cold application.
- Note that the heading contains one line only, so all qualifying mixtures fall in the same code.
Often confused with
- Heading 2714Natural asphalt and asphaltites, unblended
Raw natural bitumen and asphalt rock are classified in 2714, not as a mixture.
- Heading 2713Petroleum bitumen as a refinery residue
Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen and refinery residues sit in 2713.
- Heading 2708Coal tar pitch
Pitch obtained from coal tar or other mineral tars is classified in 2708.
- Heading 2706Mineral tar itself, undistilled
Tar distilled from coal, lignite or peat stays in 2706 before it is blended into a mixture.
- Heading 2709Crude petroleum oils
Crude petroleum and crude oils from bituminous minerals are classified in 2709.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for bituminous mastic?
Bituminous mastics fall under 2715.00.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. The product must be a mixture based on natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar or mineral tar pitch.
What is the duty on bituminous cut-backs?
Cut-back bituminous mixtures are declared under 2715.00.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free. No subheading split applies within this heading.
How do I classify a bitumen-based roof cement?
If the roof cement is a prepared bituminous mixture, it is classified under 2715.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. If it is unblended natural asphalt or petroleum bitumen, it belongs in heading 2714 or 2713 instead.
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.