Product classification
HS code for Asphalt paper: 4811.10
Paper and paperboard, tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Classification of asphalt paper under HS 4811.10
Asphalt paper falls under HS code 4811.10, which covers paper and paperboard that has been tarred, bituminized, or asphalted. This classification is part of Chapter 48, which deals with paper and paperboard articles. The specific subheading 4811.10 is reserved for products where the paper base is impregnated or coated with bituminous materials to provide moisture resistance or durability. This is distinct from articles made entirely of asphalt or where the paper is merely a carrier for a thick layer of bitumen. The classification requires that the product retains the essential character of paper or paperboard. These products are widely used in the construction industry as moisture barriers, underlayment for roofing, or protective wrapping for industrial goods. The weight and thickness of the paper base can vary, but as long as the primary substrate is paper and the coating is asphalt-based, 4811.10 remains the correct classification.
- Covers
- Tarred paper rolls
- Bituminized paperboard
- Asphalt-impregnated kraft paper
- Roofing felt paper (paper-based)
- Waterproof building paper
- Also under 4811.10
- GAF FeltBuster
- CertainTeed ShingleFelt
- IKO AquaBarrier
- Owens Corning Deck Defense
- Henry Blueskin VP100
Codes often confused with 4811.10
Common mistake. Asphalt paper is often misclassified under HS code 6807.10. Heading 6807 covers articles of asphalt or similar material, such as roofing shingles or finished roofing membranes. The distinction lies in the substrate and the thickness; if the product is a heavy roofing membrane where the bitumen is the dominant component, it belongs in 6807. If it is primarily paper that has been treated with asphalt, it stays in 4811.10. Another common error is using 4805, which is for uncoated paper, failing to account for the asphalt treatment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481110 (the code used for asphalt paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481110 (the code used for asphalt paper) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 481110, not only asphalt paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $7.8M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $5.0M 13% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $4.7M 12% of world exports
World total: $39M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $11M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $6.3M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $5.8M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for asphalt paper
Brazil splits HS 4811.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4811.10.10Tar/bitumen/asphalt paper, max 15 cm/360 mm
- 4811.10.90Other tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about asphalt paper
What is the HS code for Asphalt paper?
The HS code for Asphalt paper is 481110 (Paper and paperboard; tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810). The HS code for asphalt paper or bituminized paperboard is 4811.10.
How do I classify Asphalt paper for customs?
Asphalt paper is classified under HS code 481110 — Paper and paperboard; tarred, bituminised or asphalted, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include asphalt shingles?
No, asphalt shingles are considered finished articles of asphalt and are classified under HS code 6807.10, not as asphalt paper.
Which countries are the top exporters of asphalt paper (HS 481110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481110 (the code used for asphalt paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.8M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($5.0M) and Czechia ($4.7M). World exports came to about $39M, 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 asphalt paper (HS 481110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481110 (the code used for asphalt paper) in UN Comtrade data were France ($11M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($6.3M) and the United States ($5.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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.
Is the HS code for Asphalt paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481110 for Asphalt paper is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for asphalt paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 481110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for asphalt paper depends on the product's details: 4811.10.10 (Tar/bitumen/asphalt paper, max 15 cm/360 mm), 4811.10.90 (Other tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper).