Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)
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Heading 6807 covers articles made of asphalt or similar material such as petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch. It is split by form and use: goods in rolls, roofing or siding articles not in rolls, and other articles.
Products in this heading
- Asphalt roofing rolls
- Asphalt roofing shingles
- Asphalt siding panels
- Bitumen roofing sheets
- Coal tar pitch strips
- Petroleum bitumen waterproofing sheets
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is made of asphalt, petroleum bitumen, coal tar pitch, or a similar material, not cement, plaster, fiber-cement, or stone.
- Check whether the article is in rolls; rolls go in 6807.10.00.00.
- If not in rolls, decide whether it is of a kind used for roofing or siding; those go in 6807.90.00.10.
- Use 6807.90.00.50 for other asphalt articles that are not roofing or siding and are not in rolls.
Often confused with
- Heading 6810Cement or concrete roofing tiles
Roofing tiles of cement or concrete are articles of cement, not asphalt.
- Heading 6811Fiber-cement siding
Cellulose fiber-cement or asbestos-cement articles fall in 6811.
- Heading 6809Plaster wallboard
Plaster-based boards are articles of plaster.
- Heading 6813Brake pads made with mineral friction material
Friction material for brakes is classified in 6813.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for asphalt roofing in rolls?
Asphalt roofing in rolls is classified under 6807.10.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on asphalt roofing or siding not in rolls?
Asphalt articles of a kind used for roofing or siding, not in rolls, are classified under 6807.90.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
How do I classify other articles of asphalt not used for roofing or siding?
Other articles of asphalt or similar material fall under 6807.90.00.50, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.
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.