HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6807.90 – Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls
HS code 6807.90 is the 6-digit subheading for asphalt or similar material, articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls. It is used for asphaltic joint sealants, bitumen emulsion coatings, asphalt paving blocks, cold patch asphalt and asphaltic mastics.
What HS 6807.90 covers
This HS code encompasses a diverse range of articles made from asphalt or similar bituminous materials, specifically those not presented in roll form. This category includes various construction and industrial products vital for sealing, paving, protective coatings, and repair work. Importers are typically construction firms, infrastructure development companies, specialized industrial suppliers, and maintenance contractors. Exporters are often large chemical and construction material manufacturers who produce a wide array of bitumen-based products. Key trade considerations include the specific application (e.g., joint sealing, crack filling, coating), the formulation of the bituminous material (e.g., emulsion, mastic), and compliance with performance standards for adhesion, flexibility, and weather resistance. These products are essential for maintaining and extending the lifespan of roads, buildings, and other structures.
- Covers
- Asphaltic joint sealants
- Bitumen emulsion coatings
- Asphalt paving blocks
- Cold patch asphalt
- Asphaltic mastics
- Road repair compounds
- Crack fillers
- Protective bitumen paints
- Examples
- SikaBitumen coatings
- Henry HE208 Wet Patch
- Black Jack SpeedFill
- Sakrete Asphalt Repair
- BASF MasterSeal Bitumen
Codes often confused with 6807.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 680710 (asphalt articles in rolls) or 271500 (bituminous mixtures). The key is the specific form factor, which is 'other than in rolls'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680790 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $316M 35% of world exports
- 2 Canada $266M 30% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$38M 4.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $891M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $308M 33% of world imports
- 2 United States $261M 28% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $43M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $928M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6807.90
Brazil does not split HS 6807.90: its NCM code is 6807.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6807.90
What is HS code 680790?
HS code 680790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls. This HS code encompasses a diverse range of articles made from asphalt or similar bituminous materials, specifically those not presented in roll form. This category includes various construction and industrial products vital for sealing, paving, protective coatings, and repair work. Importers are typically construction firms, infrastructure development companies, specialized industrial suppliers, and maintenance contractors. Exporters are often large chemical and construction material manufacturers who produce a wide array of bitumen-based products. Key trade considerations include the specific application (e.g., joint sealing, crack filling, coating), the formulation of the bituminous material (e.g., emulsion, mastic), and compliance with performance standards for adhesion, flexibility, and weather resistance. These products are essential for maintaining and extending the lifespan of roads, buildings, and other structures.
What products fall under HS code 680790?
Asphaltic joint sealants, bitumen emulsion coatings, asphalt paving blocks, cold patch asphalt, asphaltic mastics, road repair compounds, crack fillers, protective bitumen paints
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680790?
Often confused with 680710 (asphalt articles in rolls) or 271500 (bituminous mixtures). The key is the specific form factor, which is 'other than in rolls'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($316M, 35% of world exports), Canada ($266M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $38M). World exports came to about $891M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 680790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680790 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($308M, 33% of world imports), the United States ($261M) and the Philippines ($43M). World imports came to about $928M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 680790 structured?
HS code 680790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680790?
In Brazil, HS code 680790 is NCM 6807.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.