Product classification
HS code for Bitumen 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 bitumen paper under HS 4811.10
Bitumen paper is classified under HS code 4811.10 based on its primary constituent material and the specific treatment it has undergone. Chapter 48 covers paper and paperboard, and heading 4811 specifically addresses paper that has been coated, impregnated, covered, surface-colored, surface-decorated, or printed. Subheading 4811.10 is reserved for paper and paperboard that is tarred, bituminised, or asphalted. This classification is appropriate when the paper or paperboard serves as the substrate or carrier for the bituminous substance. The bitumen provides waterproofing and moisture-resistance properties, making the product suitable for industrial packaging or building applications. It is important to distinguish these products from heavier bituminous articles where the paper is merely a minor reinforcement; in 4811.10, the product remains essentially a paper product that has been enhanced by bitumen treatment, typically presented in rolls or sheets.
- Covers
- Tarred paper
- Asphalt-impregnated paperboard
- Bituminised kraft paper for packaging
- Waterproof building paper (paper-based)
- Bitumen-laminated 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 6807.10, which covers articles of asphalt in rolls. The distinction is based on the weight and composition; if the product is primarily a thick layer of bitumen with a minor carrier, it belongs in 6807. If it is clearly paper that has been treated with bitumen, 4811.10 is correct. Another confusion arises with 4805, which covers uncoated paper, but any bituminisation process moves the product to 4811.
Top exporters and importers of HS 481110 (the code used for bitumen paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 481110 (the code used for bitumen 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 bitumen 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 bitumen 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 bitumen paper
What is the HS code for Bitumen paper?
The HS code for Bitumen 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 paper and paperboard that is tarred, bituminised, or asphalted is 4811.10.
How do I classify Bitumen paper for customs?
Bitumen 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.
Is roofing felt classified under 4811.10?
Generally, no. Heavy roofing felt is usually classified under 6807.10 as an article of asphalt, whereas 4811.10 is for lighter paper-based products.
Which countries are the top exporters of bitumen paper (HS 481110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 481110 (the code used for bitumen 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 bitumen paper (HS 481110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 481110 (the code used for bitumen 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 Bitumen paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 481110 for Bitumen 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 bitumen paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 481110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bitumen 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).